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HONG KONG
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Planning to Introduce Zero-Day Options – Report
By Editors | 28/05/2025
Short-dated contracts have become popular in the US, though there are concerns that they exacerbate volatility and could endanger financial markets.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Auditor Suspended, Fined for Breaching Independence Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025
The auditor, who previously held senior positions at the SFC and HKMA, is suspended for 18 months and required to pay HKD 500,000 in penalties.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”
By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025
On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.
HKEX Subsidiaries to Implement New System Enhancements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025
HKEX will enhance CCMS report downloads. The enhancements are compulsory and expected to be available in July.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HSBC Launches Novel Tokenised Deposit Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025
HSBC’s blockchain-based liquidity solution for Hong Kong institutional clients marks the first live pilot initiative supported by HKMA’s supervisory incubator for DLT.
AML / KYC
HKMA Issues Two Consultations on Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025
The first consultation proposes regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers seeking authorisation. The second proposes AML/CFT requirements.
Market Infrastructure
HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early
By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025
The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Opens Applications Under New Re-domiciliation Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2025
AXA has become the first company to announced plans to use the new regime to re-domicile from Bermuda to Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
LME Approves More HK Warehouses as City Seeks Commodity Trading Boost
By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025
LME approves three new warehouses in Hong Kong as city aims to become a key commodity hub with tax incentives.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Links Commercial Data Interchange to Land Registry
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025
The linkage allows banks to search land and ownership information for property valuation, mortgage and loan assessments.
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