HONG KONG

    Big Picture

    HKIMR Publishes Findings on GenAI Adoption Among Hong Kong FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025

    75 percent of surveyed FIs have rolled out or implemented at least one GenAI use case or are currently piloting and designing use cases.

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    AML / KYC

    GLEIF Certifies Hong Kong Firm as Qualified vLEI Issuer

    By Editors | 10/04/2025

    Certizen Technology’s qualification represents another significant milestone in the development of the vLEI ecosystem, said GLEIF CEO Alexandre Kech.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Crypto Staking Services for Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025

    Banks must implement adequate policies and controls before engaging in crypto staking services, HKMA said.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Banks to Introduce Targeted SME Support Measures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025

    HKMA says banks will introduce targeted SME support for various industries and sectors affected by global trade tensions.

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    Enforcement

    Multinational Firm Scammed by Deepfake Tech in Singapore

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025

    Singapore and Hong Kong police teamed up to recover over USD 499,000 lost to a scam involving deepfake video technology and digital manipulation.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble

    By Editors | 09/04/2025

    Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.

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    Enforcement

    Ex-HSBC Employee, Two Intermediaries Charged with Bribery

    By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2025

    Three individuals face charges in a bribery scheme involving the opening of more than 200 bank accounts over two years.

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    AML / KYC

    HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

    “Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Permits VATPs to Offer Crypto Staking Services to Clients

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

    VATPs can provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients. SFC-authorised virtual asset funds can also stake virtual asset holdings.

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    Sanctions

    OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

    A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.

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