Hong Kong

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK SFC, UAE CMA Sign Pact on Cross-Border Digital Asset Supervision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing and supervisory cooperation for digital asset firms operating in both jurisdictions.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA and PCPD to Launch Joint Bank Examinations to Combat Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    The HKMA and PCPD will conduct joint risk-based examinations of banks' anti-fraud and data security controls amid rising deception cases.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SFC Sets Feb 2026 Deadline for Migration to New STR Platform

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2026

    The regulator has mandated a transition to the new STREAMS 2 platform, detailing submission methods and a blackout period.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong's Mox Bank Rolls Out Regulated Crypto Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    Standard Chartered-backed virtual bank becomes second digital lender to offer BTC and ETH, but within a closed system that prohibits external transfers.

    Enforcement

    SFC Suspends Two for Misconduct Involving HKD 3.4bn in Hidden Trades

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    Regulator bans former account executives for concealing personal dealing in nominee accounts and circumventing internal controls over a nearly 10-year period.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Doubles Yuan Liquidity Facility to CNY 200 Billion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    The move, supported by the PBOC, aims to meet strong lender demand and deepen Hong Kong’s offshore yuan market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Eyes Deeper Ties With HK, Chinese Exchanges to Expand Yuan Business

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

    SGX has signalled openness to closer collaboration with HKEX and mainland Chinese bourses, as it looks to strengthen offshore yuan trading and deepen regional market connectivity.

    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.

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