HONG KONG

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2025

Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.

Market Infrastructure

AI-Powered Contact Centre Showing Benefits, Says HK Official

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Jails Four in Taiping Life Commission Scam

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

HKD 4.6 million in commission and bonuses were paid out despite policyholders never signing application forms or paying premiums.

Market Infrastructure

New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA  will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA’s Trade Reporting Rewrite: An Opportunity to Modernise

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

As Hong Kong’s new OTC derivatives reporting rules loom, DTCC is urging market participants to quickly start testing.

Market Infrastructure

HK Exchange Issues Warning Against “Non-Standard” Networking Tech

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

Prohibited activities include packet splitting and deliberate transmission of corrupt network packets, among others.