Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong AFRC Issues AI Governance Guidance for Accountants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The AFRC has detailed the risks of AI use in the accounting profession and expectations around governance and accountability.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Advancing Tokenised Money Frameworks But Paths Diverge - Report

By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026

A new study highlights how Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are forging distinct stablecoin rules, creating a fragmented regional landscape.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Gold Exchange Taps Alibaba Unit for Blockchain Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

HKGX is partnering with AGTech to build a blockchain-based system, aiming to cement Hong Kong's role as a global gold hub.

Enforcement

HK ICAC Charges Former StanChart RM for Bribe-for-Accounts Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

A former relationship manager is accused of accepting bribes from an intermediary for opening 16 bank accounts.

ESG / Sustainability

Beijing Draws Transition Finance Lessons from Regional Pilot Schemes

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 20/02/2026

Regional initiatives to pilot green and transition finance frameworks offer insights into how China’s climate policy will shape up at the national level.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Lawmaker Proposes to Uses Stablecoin for Stimulus Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

A policy proposal links government consumption vouchers to Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing regime, aiming to boost Web3 adoption and the economy.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong AFRC Pushes for Audit Transparency to Bolster Market Confidence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/02/2026

The AFRC calls on public interest entity auditors to proactively publish transparency reports, while highlighting inconsistencies and gaps in the reports already being published.