Hong Kong

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Launches Live Pilot for Tokenised Deposits, Digital Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    HKMA's new EnsembleTX project will test real-value settlement with major banks and asset managers, outlining a path to central bank money.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Urged to Launch 'Commodity Connect' Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The FSDC has outlined a strategy for Hong Kong to become a major commodities hub, focusing on physical trade and deeper mainland China integration.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Issues Global Alerts for JPEX Crypto Fraud Suspects

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    Authorities prosecute 16 individuals and seek three alleged masterminds in the HKD1.6 billion virtual asset platform collapse.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

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