Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Fintech / Regtech

StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

Market Infrastructure

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Flags Wealth Sector Growth, Sees Major Hiring Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

HKMA’s Eddie Yue points to strong AUM growth and enhanced mainland schemes, with some firms projecting up to 100 percent headcount increases.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Tightens Rules on Bank Executives' External Roles

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2025

HKMA revises corporate governance code to minimise conflicts of interest arising from directors and senior management holding outside positions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Regime Officially Takes Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

Hong Kong's new regulatory framework for stablecoins has taken effect, imposing stringent capital, reserves management, and AML requirements on issuers.

AML / KYC

DBS Hong Kong Launches Anti-Scam Team to Contain Fraud Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

The bank has established a 24/7 team to combat authorised payment scams in Hong Kong, mirroring the model used by its Singapore parent to safeguard the interests of the bank’s customers.

Capital / Liquidity

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/07/2025

Regulators in Asia worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.

HKMA to Cut 2026 Budget, Freeze Hiring, Reports Say

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

The HKMA will reportedly reduce its operating budget by 5 percent and halt new hiring, aligning with broader government austerity measures.