Hong Kong

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Asset Management Applies to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF in HK

By Editors | 09/04/2024

China Asset Management, one of the Mainland’s largest asset management companies, also has a cooperation agreement with HashKey.

Crypto / Digital Assets

How HKMA Aims to Prevent Fragmented Digital Money Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2024

HKMA aims to ensure that different types of tokenised money issued in the city can interact with each other.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Insurance Authority Signs Collaboration MoU with HKPF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2024

The Insurance Authority and Hong Kong Police Force will collaborate on case referrals, joint investigations and capacity building.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA to Explore Common Industry Standards for Digital Money

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2024

Phase 2 of HKMA’s e-HKD testing initiative will explore the development of standards on interoperability and smart contract design.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA to Soon Issue Guidelines for Banks on DLT Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2024

HKMA’s Raymond Chan said the new guidelines will not be binding nor exhaustive, but they will provide a “helpful benchmark” for banks looking to plan and develop DLT solutions.

HKMA Announces Nine New Measures to Support SMEs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2024

The measures will enhance the financing support for SMEs and make it easier for them to compare, select offerings from, and switch to different banks.

Enforcement

HK Court Jails Former AXA Agents for Fraud, Money Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2024

The three former AXA insurance agents were sentenced for defrauding AXA of commissions and bonuses and for laundering the proceeds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Regulatory Certainty Needed to Fully Benefit from Tokenisation: SFC

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2024

The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong says intermediaries planning to offer tokenised products must demonstrate that they have done their due diligence and can manage the associated risks.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Allow REITs to Privatise and Merge More Easily

By Editors | 31/03/2024

Various market conduct regimes designed for listed companies would also be extended to listed CIS including REITs.