Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

    New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA and PCPD to Launch Joint Bank Examinations to Combat Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

    The HKMA and PCPD will conduct joint risk-based examinations of banks' anti-fraud and data security controls amid rising deception cases.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Doubles Yuan Liquidity Facility to CNY 200 Billion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

    The move, supported by the PBOC, aims to meet strong lender demand and deepen Hong Kong’s offshore yuan market.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Finalises Phase 2A of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

    The updated framework introduces transition pathways and an adaptation category, and will be mandatory for government green bond projects.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Banks to Overhaul Services for Elderly, Disabled Customers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

    New industry guidelines endorsed by the HKMA set an 18-month deadline for banks to implement wide-ranging accessibility enhancements.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Study Links CDI Use to Better SME Loan Terms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

    Banks actively using the CDI offered lower rates and required less collateral for SMEs, researchers find.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Urges Regulators to Bolster Bank Resolution Frameworks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

    A new FSB report highlights uneven progress on resolution in APAC and sets out global priorities for bail-in execution and funding.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in Q1 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

    The new regime will impose strict rules on reserves and risk management as the city builds out its digital asset ecosystem.

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