Hong Kong

Enforcement

Hong Kong MPFA Imposes Record 13-Year Ban on MPF Intermediary

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The sanction, the most severe of its kind, follows findings by the MPFA that the former AIA-attached agent forged client signatures and misused personal data.

AML / KYC

HK Police Bust Syndicate Using AI to Trick Banks' Remote KYC Checks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The HKPF says the syndicate used AI-altered identity documents to successfully open accounts remotely, prompting calls for banks to integrate with government digital ID systems.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to "Regularise" Mainland Credit Data Sharing Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The move aims to help banks assess the creditworthiness of mainland individuals and firms, while new guidance is being drafted for using alternative data.

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.