Hong Kong

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    AMINA Bank Secures Hong Kong Licence for Institutional Crypto Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    AMINA Bank is the first international banking group to secure authorisation in Hong Kong to offer regulated crypto trading and custody to professional investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch Action Plan to Build Global Fintech Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The plan details cross-border regulatory co-operation, data validation platforms, and new funding channels to deepen financial integration by 2027.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Intensifies Scrutiny of Bank Property Lending – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The HKMA is increasing calls to lenders and questioning decisions on distressed loans and collateral valuations.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA, DFSA Urge Policy Support to Scale Sustainable Debt in Emerging Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2025

    A joint report finds significant growth potential but calls for government action to overcome labelling costs and diversify the market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

    Enforcement

    HK Police Dismantle Alleged Triad Ring Using Finance Firm for Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    A finance company and a web of personal bank accounts were allegedly used by a triad-linked syndicate to launder criminal proceeds.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Spotlights Bank Resolution Tools, Cross-border Hurdles for APAC

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

    New paper outlines practices for using 'transfer tools' in bank failures, citing a Malaysian case study and ongoing cross-border challenges.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong SFC Mandates Stricter AML Controls to Combat 'Layering'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    The SFC expects firms to implement bank account registration, withdrawal holding periods, and enhanced monitoring to counter a new money laundering trend.

    Sanctions

    US Lawmakers Probe Morgan Stanley's Due Diligence in China IPO

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The bank faces questions over its role in the Hong Kong listing of a subsidiary of a US-blacklisted Chinese firm.

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