Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

Bond Connect Will be Further Enhanced, Says HKMA Chief

By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2023

HKMA chief Eddie Yue discussed plans to open foreign access to the onshore treasury bond futures market and allow repo trades via Bond Connect.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Establishes Task Force to Advance Web3 Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2023

The task force will bring together industry leaders and regulators to provide advice on developing Hong Kong into a Web3 hub.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?

By Alan Au | 03/07/2023

Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Confirms Plans to Expand Paperless Listing Regime

By Editors | 02/07/2023

HKEX will reduce the number of submission documents required from issuers and mandate electronic means as the only mode of submission.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Signs Beijing, Ningbo MoUs to Boost New Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2023

The MoU with Beijing Stock Exchange will support cross-listings. The Ningbo MoU will support Ningbo-based companies in listing in Hong Kong.

AML / KYC

HKMA Launches New Initiative to Prevent Credit Card Fraud

By Editors | 30/06/2023

All of Hong Kong’s card issuing banks, as well as 15 major merchants, commit not sending customers text messages with embedded hyperlinks.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Further Enhance Market Connectivity With Mainland

By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2023

SFC chief Julia Leung said at an ASIFMA event that new Mainland-based derivatives contracts will be launched in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Says New IPO Settlement Platform Will Launch in October

By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2023

HKEX has completed external user testing for the launch of FINI, which will shorten IPO settlement times from five to two days.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Requirements Under Hong Kong’s New VATP Regime

By Albert Yuen | 27/06/2023

Albert Yuen, Kishore Bhindi, and Jasmine Yung explain the SFC’s requirements for virtual assets trading platforms around technology risk management and cybersecurity.