Hong Kong

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in March

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    Eddie Yue said the HKMA plans to grant a "very small number" of stablecoin issuer licences under its new regulatory regime.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Law Reform Commission Eyes Update to Cybercrime Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    Report recommends five new cyber-dependent offences, expanded jurisdiction, and a formal accreditation regime for cybersecurity practitioners.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong to Align First Five-Year Plan with Mainland China Blueprint

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    Hong Kong will create its first five-year development framework, personally led by its chief executive, to synchronise with Mainland China's national strategy.

    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Official Outlines Planned Reforms to Boost REIT Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    The SFC is streamlining listing rules, planning a new M&A framework, and prioritising REIT Connect to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

    Trending

    SFC Tightens IPO Sponsor Rules, Warns of Inspections

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    The regualtor has introduced new workload limits and reporting rules for banks amid a boom in listings.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong AoF, Tsinghua University Sign Pact on Fintech, Policy Research

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

    The agreement aims to deepen collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China on financial leadership, fintech, and policy research.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Orders HSBC to Probe Root Cause of Hours-Long Outage

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    Hong Kong's largest bank suffered a multi-hour system failure, prompting the HKMA to demand an investigation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Unveils 2026-28 Plan to Cement Sustainable Finance Hub Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

    New priorities focus on strengthening disclosure, scaling transition finance, and developing adaptation finance capabilities to support Asia's low-carbon transition.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US, China Lead New Benchmark on Artificial Intelligence in Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

    A new global index finds leaders excel in deployment readiness and market connectivity, with Hong Kong ranked as a top hub.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKAB Identifies Demand for Digital Banks to Expand to Web3, Digital Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    A HKAB survey reveals strong public and SME demand for digital banks to expand their wealth management toolkits into regulated digital assets.

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