Hong Kong

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Spot Crypto ETFs to Drive Collaboration with TradFI Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2024

With regulatory safeguards in place, the success of crypto ETFs hinges on institutional interest tied to market conditions, including crypto valuations.

ESG / Sustainability

HK Regulators Unveil New Sustainable Finance Initiatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2024

Hong Kong will adopt the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and integrate transition considerations into policy work.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Sets Out Trigger Events Requiring Disclosure by ETF Managers

By Editors | 03/01/2024

The circular lists examples of events that may trigger ongoing disclosure requirements by management companies of ETFs.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Published Basel III related Rules in Gazette

By Editors | 30/12/2023

The rules published in the gazette are to implement Basel III components including the revised credit risk framework and the output floor.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Study Assesses Climate Risks of HK-domiciled Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2023

The study found that the climate risk of HK-domiciled funds is “in line with funds domiciled in other Asia-Pacific economies.”

AML / KYC

Four Arrested in HK for Diamond-based Money Laundering Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2023

Hong Kong companies traded synthetic diamonds with a company in India but declared them as natural diamonds as a way to launder money.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Opens Consultation on Regulatory Regime for Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2023

Hong Kong will implement a licensing regime that will require issuers of fiat-backed stablecoins that meet certain conditions to be licensed by the HKMA.

Enforcement

SFC Suspends Former Licensed Rep Over Misuse of Client Account

By Editors | 28/12/2023

The former AE carried out personal trades in a client’s securities account and allowed a third party to operate the account without the client’s written authorisation.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Guidance on Managing Cyber Risk of Third-Parties

By Mark Johnston | 27/12/2023

Banks are asked to use scenario-based incident response strategies and regular drills to better prepare for supply chain attacks.