Hong Kong

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX's OTC Clear to Launch LPR Swaps Under Swap Connect

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    OTC Clear is adding the 1-year Loan Prime Rate for Northbound swaps and extending NDIRS tenors, with new risk and reporting rules.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Police Bust HKD 66 Million Laundering Ring

    By Editors | 22/09/2025

    Syndicate allegedly used over 30 stooge accounts at both traditional and virtual banks, operating from hotel rooms to process illicit funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Extends and Expands SME Loan Guarantee Scheme

    By Editors | 19/09/2025

    The government will also extend the principal moratorium arrangement by one year to provide further support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Kazakhstan Firm Launches World's First Offshore CNY Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    AnchorX, a licensed stablecoin issuer in Kazakhstan, has debuted its “AxCNH” stablecoin, aiming to streamline payments for 'Belt and Road' nations.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Property Firms Propose HK$20 Billion Fund to Avert Crisis

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The CRECCHKI has warned that a 'vicious cycle' of bad loans and forced sales threatens systemic financial risk, proposing a fund to buy distressed CRE assets.

    HKMA Signs Pact with MAS To Boost Banking Supervision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The agreement between the HKMA and MAS aims to strengthen information sharing and mutual assistance for the supervision of cross-border banking operations in both jurisdictions.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Court Appoints Receivers Over Evergrande Founder's Assets

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    The move follows Hui Ka Yan's failure to disclose his worldwide assets, as liquidators also pursue the ex-CEO's holdings.

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