Hong Kong

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Commences Trading in Spot Solana ETF

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The ETF saw HKD 11.39 million in first-day trading volume. The US market also saw the successful launch of three new spot crypto ETFs on the same day.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA Consults on Updated Guidance to Incorporate Crypto Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A consultation has been launched on a revised Supervisory Policy Manual that introduces a specific prudential treatment for cryptoassets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong to Issue Additional Guidance on Climate Risk

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The HKMA will soon release additional guidance after observing banks making progress in quantitative frameworks and data-driven approaches.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Bans Ex-BOCOM Banker for Nominee Account Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The former BOCOM banker used his mother's account for over 260 trades to circumvent internal controls over a five-year period.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Flags Divergent Rules for Stablecoin Yields in Hong Kong, Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new paper from the Financial Stability Institute highlights a regulatory split in Asia on crypto platforms offering interest-like returns.

    Sanctions

    FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asia Taking Cautious 'Step-by-Step' Approach to Retail Private Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    Regulators speaking at the ASIFMA Asset Management Conference said they are developing risk-calibrated frameworks while grappling with liquidity, valuation, and investor education challenges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

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