Hong Kong Monetary Authority

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.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Outlines Roadmap to Modernise Trade Finance with 20-Point Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The HKMA has published a 20-point plan to digitise trade finance, aiming to boost SME lending and connectivity.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Risk Controls for Trading Activities

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt advanced surveillance technology and preventative controls, including pre-trade hard blocks and real-time monitoring.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.