HONG KONG

    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.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Banks Can Manage Commercial Property Risks, HKMA Chief Affirms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    Eddie Yue highlighted banks' strong capital and profitability as buffers against rising loan defaults driven by the stressed CRE sector.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA, SFC Issue Warning Against Speculation Amid Stablecoin Hype

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

    The HKMA and SFC have cautioned investors against irrational decisions based on speculation over stablecoin licensing, stressing a high bar for approval.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Evergrande to be Delisted in Hong Kong on 25 August

    By Editors | 14/08/2025

    The move marks a final chapter for the world’s most indebted developer after it failed to meet trading resumption requirements following a court-ordered liquidation.

    Enforcement

    HKEX, SFC Censure Former Directors in First Joint Non-Cooperation Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

    HKEX and the SFC have publicly censured two former directors of TOMO Holdings for failing to cooperate with investigations by the two regulators.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

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