Hong Kong

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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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    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams

    By Editors | 28/06/2025

    HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.

    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.

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    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.

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