Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Decommission Participant Gateway in Post-Trade Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

HKEX will phase out its legacy system by Q3 2027, mandating migration to new API and platform-based post-trade services.

HKEX Names First Middle East Head to Deepen Ties with Region

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

HKEX has appointed a veteran banker to its new Riyadh office to spearhead its expansion and attract regional capital.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Targets AI, Cyber Risk, and Anti-Fraud in 2026 Priorities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The HKMA detailed five key pillars for 2026, focusing on technology risk, SME credit flow, and investor protection.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Proposes Capital Rule Overhaul for Insurers, Targeting Infrastructure and Crypto

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The IA is consulting on changes to its risk-based capital regime, including preferential treatment for infrastructure and new charges for crypto-assets.

Fintech / Regtech

China Launches Digital Notary System to Ease Hong Kong Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The programme, covering 14 provinces, digitises subject qualification documents for Hong Kong investors, aiming to streamline business registration and eliminate paper-based submissions.

SFC Warns on 'Ramp and Dump' Scams Impersonating Stock Commentators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The SFC has alerted the public to stock manipulation schemes using social media to lure investors into illiquid stocks before crashing the price.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Unveils Rules for Crypto Margin Trading, Perps, and Market Making

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The new measures, part of the ASPIRe roadmap, were announced at the Consensus 2026 conference and aim to boost liquidity for licensed crypto firms.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Family Office Count Surpasses 3,380 Amid New Tax Break Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

A new study shows significant growth as officials plan to expand tax incentives to cover digital assets and private credit, bolstering the city's wealth hub status.