Hong Kong

Sanctions

UK Sanctions Russian Oil Giants, Indian and Chinese Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

A package of 90 new sanctions hits Rosneft, Lukoil, India's Nayara Energy and Chinese terminals in a bid to choke off Russian war funds.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Clearing Arm Invites Firms to Join 'Authorised Brokers' Panel

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

HKSCC is selecting up to 10 firms for a three-year term to execute transactions on its behalf. Applicants must have at least HKD 100 million in liquid capital and China Connect capabilities.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Announces Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox Participants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

The cohort includes 27 use cases from 20 banks, with a focus on AI governance and using AI to test systems against sophisticated fraud.

Hong Kong Task Force Charts Course to Aid Mainland Firms' Expansion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

A high-level steering committee including the HKMA and HKEX has met for the first time to discuss strategy for the new one-stop support platform.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Launch Hang Seng Biotech Index Futures in November

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

HKEX says the new cash-settled contract aims to provide a risk management tool for Hong Kong's fast-growing biotechnology sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Cap Loans for Money Lenders Based on Borrower Income

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The FSTB is inclined to support debt-to-income ratio limits and mandate credit data sharing following a public consultation on tightening regulations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Finds AMTD Global Markets Liable for Contempt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The firm, now oOo Securities, must produce documents related to an IPO investigation and faces a fine for non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.