Hong Kong

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Urges Banks to Accelerate T+1 Settlement Preparations

    By Editors | 20/08/2025

    Banks are expected to assess how T+1 settlement may impact their business activities and operations, and allocate sufficient resources towards preparing for the move.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Merchants Bank Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The move makes it the first Chinese bank-affiliated firm to offer such services, targeting professional investors under SFC regulations.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Warns of Looming AI and Green Finance Skill Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    A new joint report by the HKMA highlights critical skill shortages and calls on banks to prioritise collaborative upskilling to remain competitive.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Insurance Authority Launches Initiative to Boost AI Adoption

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The new programme aims to foster collaboration between insurers and tech firms, guiding responsible AI use to establish the city as a regional hub.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches New Project to Help Supervisors Assess AI Models

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    The BIS, HKMA, and FCA are developing a prototype to help supervisors assess the transparency and fairness of AI used by banks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Fund Manager for Regulatory Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2025

    The SFC fined the former manager-in-charge HK$400,000 for AML control failures related to the management of several private funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Details Reporting Rules for Stock Connect Programme Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    The specifications outline file formats, submission procedures and validation processes for firms reporting programme and HFT to mainland exchanges.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Imposes Stricter Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The SFC has mandated new custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing global security failures and inadequacies found in local reviews.

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