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Market Infrastructure

HKMA, SFC Finalise Details for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2024

The UTI, UPI, CDE, LEI and ISO 20022 will be required under Hong Kong’s OTC derivatives reporting regime from 29 September 2025.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Digitally Native Notes

By Editors | 29/09/2024

The one-year HKD denominated digitally native notes were issued by HSBC, leveraging the HSBC Orion platform.

Market Infrastructure

Navigating Hong Kong’s New Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Framework

By Albert Yuen | 25/09/2024

Albert Yuen and Jasmine Yung at Linklaters discuss the proposed new Cybersecurity CI Framework and implications for critical infrastructure operators.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Commences Phase 2 of e-HKD Pilot Programme

By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2024

Over 20 firms were selected to explore innovative use cases for e-HKD and tokenised deposits across three themes.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Invites Banks to Apply for GenAI Sandbox Participation

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2024

The AI/GenAI sandbox trials will focus on three areas: risk management, anti-fraud measures, and customer experience.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to Announce AI Policy by End-October – Report

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/09/2024

The policy statement, expected to be released during Hong Kong FinTech Week, is intended to clarify the government’s supportive stance on AI technology.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Market Will Stay Open During Typhoons Starting Monday

By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2024

Market participants accounting for 99.9% of the securities market and all derivatives participants have declared they are fully prepared for the reform.

Market Infrastructure

US, Hong Kong Cut Rates for the First Time in Four Years

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2024

The last time the US Federal Reserve and HKMA lowered their benchmark interest rates was during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

ESG / Sustainability

HKICPA Consults on Exposure Drafts to Adopt ISSB Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2024

The exposure drafts are open for consultation until 27 October. The standards will be finalised by end 2024 and take effect on 1 August 2025.