Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong MPFA Tightens eMPF Security, Halts eKYC Onboarding

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The move follows a fraud incident and introduces mandatory iAM Smart verification for new registrations and some fund withdrawals.

Enforcement

Former HSBC Manager Admits to Account Opening for Bribes Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The case, brought by the ICAC, involves illicit payments for opening accounts, some of which were later flagged for money laundering risk by the bank.

Enforcement

SFC Secures Compensation from 'Shadow Director', Two Former Execs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The trio were banned from being directors and ordered to pay compensation worth HKD 595 million for defrauding a now-delisted company.

Fintech / Regtech

GDF Unveils Global Stablecoin Rulebook to Guide Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

New framework offers principles on reserves, redemption, and cross-border recognition, with specific details on Hong Kong and Singapore rules.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Finalises Phase 2A of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The updated framework introduces transition pathways and an adaptation category, and will be mandatory for government green bond projects.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Banks to Overhaul Services for Elderly, Disabled Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

New industry guidelines endorsed by the HKMA set an 18-month deadline for banks to implement wide-ranging accessibility enhancements.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Study Links CDI Use to Better SME Loan Terms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Banks actively using the CDI offered lower rates and required less collateral for SMEs, researchers find.

Securities / Derivatives

Liquidity Risk in the Spotlight as SFC Private Credit Consultation Ends

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 22/01/2026

The SFC allows individual funds to decide how to best manage liquidity, but this may have to change for retail investment in private credit.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in Q1 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

The new regime will impose strict rules on reserves and risk management as the city builds out its digital asset ecosystem.