Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HK, Shanghai Ink Gold Market Deal to Boost Pricing Power, Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The agreement establishes a joint governance structure for a new clearing system and aims to create a 2,000-tonne 'global vault'.

Trending

Asia Needs More, Not Less, Regulation for Digital Finance, Policymakers Say

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

International policymakers at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong debate the meaning of 'regulatory modernisation' for finance.

Securities / Derivatives

China Weighs Higher Threshold for Allowing Domestic Firms to List in HK

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

China is considering raising compliance bars, including a minimum market capitalisation, to stem a flood of low-quality IPO applications in Hong Kong from mainland firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Updates Guide for Domestic Firms on Hong Kong Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The guide reflects Hong Kong's new digital asset rules and insurance framework to aid South Korean firms' overseas expansion.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong MPFA Tightens eMPF Security, Halts eKYC Onboarding

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The move follows a fraud incident and introduces mandatory iAM Smart verification for new registrations and some fund withdrawals.

Enforcement

Korea to Prosecute NH Securities Staff Over Unfair Trading Gains

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The regulator alleges current and former employees used non-public information, part of a wider ring that netted KRW 3.27 billion.

Enforcement

Former HSBC Manager Admits to Account Opening for Bribes Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The case, brought by the ICAC, involves illicit payments for opening accounts, some of which were later flagged for money laundering risk by the bank.

Enforcement

SFC Secures Compensation from 'Shadow Director', Two Former Execs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The trio were banned from being directors and ordered to pay compensation worth HKD 595 million for defrauding a now-delisted company.

Fintech / Regtech

GDF Unveils Global Stablecoin Rulebook to Guide Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

New framework offers principles on reserves, redemption, and cross-border recognition, with specific details on Hong Kong and Singapore rules.