HONG KONG

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Unveils Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

The latest policy statement on digital assets development introduces the so-called "LEAP" framework and builds on the 2022 policy.

Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HSBC Bankers with Bribery

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

Former HSBC bank employees and intermediaries accept bribes for assisting clients of the intermediaries to open bank accounts.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches First Offshore Gold Vault in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

The Shanghai Gold Exchange also listed its first gold contracts on its International Board that can be delivered in Hong Kong.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA, AIIB Agree to Support Emerging Asia Venture Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

HKMA and AIIB will collaborate to invest in a portfolio of VC funds that prioritise green technology across emerging markets in Asia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issues Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2025

The new policy statement introduces the “LEAP” framework, building on the first policy statement issued in October 2022.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mainland Broker Guotai Junan Secures Hong Kong Crypto Approval

By Editors | 26/06/2025

Guotai Junan has become the first mainland brokerage to receive the SFC’s approval to provide crypto trading services.

Big Picture

China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Issuing Stablecoin Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.

AML / KYC

New Academic Programmes Emerge to Address Financial Crime Skills Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

A ‘generational crisis’ in financial crime has prompted the introduction of new academic programmes that blend theory with real-world investigative skills.