Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Expands Weekly Options, Sets Out Market Maker Requirements

By Editors | 10/10/2025

HKEX will require separate permits for market makers and warns participants about clearing rules and potential liquidity risks for the new contracts.

Hong Kong Details Tax and Residency Incentives in New Family Office Guide

By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

New government-backed playbook outlines a 0% tax concession and a capital investment scheme to attract global family offices and solidify hub status.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Opens Pension Funds to Listed Private Equity

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

The move allows MPF schemes to invest up to 10% of NAV in approved listed PE funds as part of a broader strategy.

Enforcement

HKEX Bans 3 Ex-Orient Securities Directors Over Loan Governance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

HKEX has sanctioned Orient Securities and six former directors for oversight failures that led to over HKD 180 million in loan impairments.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.

Securities / Derivatives

New Hong Kong Task Force to Help Mainland Firms "GoGlobal"

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new task force will help mainland firms expand overseas, while potential rule changes could lower the bar for new IPOs.

Enforcement

HKMA Working to Expand its Disciplinary Toolkit - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

The proposal would grant the HKMA powers to fine and publicly reprimand banks, better aligning its authority with international standards.

Trending

Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.

AML / KYC

HK Regulator Flags Pitfalls in Digital Insurance Sales and Roadshows

By Editors | 06/10/2025

Insurance Authority highlights common shortcomings in insurers' digital sales systems and roadshow practices following inspections and a mystery shopping exercise.