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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.

Securities / Derivatives
SFC Warns Firms Against Obstruction During Supervisory Inspections
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026
The securities regulator calls out obstruction during recent inspections and reminds firms of their legal duties, outlining potential severe penalties for non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Lists First Physically-Redeemable Gold ETF in a Decade
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026
The new fund, part of a push to create a gold trading hub, features defined market-making rules and a landmark physical redemption option.

Securities / Derivatives
HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026
The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026
Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.
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