HONG KONG

    Market Infrastructure

    HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.

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    Enforcement

    Hong Kong AFRC Fines Ex-CITIC Banker Over Insider Dealing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The AFRC has sanctioned Wu Kam Shing after a tribunal found he used confidential information from his banking role for personal gain.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Grants Licences for Tokenised Securities to DigiFT

    By Editors | 03/07/2025

    Digital asset platform DigiFT has gained approval to deal in and advise on tokenised real-world assets, expanding its Asia footprint.

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    Hong Kong Rejects Calls to Allow MPF Use for Home Purchases

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The government has dismissed proposals for housing loans and dedicated accounts, citing risks to retirement savings and the need for higher contributions.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Extends Onshore IRS Tenor to 30 Years via Swap Connect

    By Editors | 01/07/2025

    The change extends the maximum contract length from 10 years to 30 years, which will help to better meet the risk management needs of long-term investors.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

    The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

    HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.

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    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Rules for OTC Dealing and Custodians

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

    FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.

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    AML / KYC

    HKMA Offers Favourable Liquidity Treatment for ‘Money Safe’ Deposits

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025

    HKMA will allow deposits locked in the new anti-scam feature to be treated as more stable for liquidity calculations.

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    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Rules Out Bespoke Regime for Family Offices

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2025

    Hong Kong will rely on existing activity-based licensing and AML laws to police the sector, while enhancing tax breaks.

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