Hong Kong

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Kicks Off Hackathon to Spur Data Sharing

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The HKMA and HKSTP have launched an event to foster bank-fintech collaboration on the new Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) framework.

    Enforcement

    SFC Suspends Ex-Broker RO for AML, Credit Risk Failures

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The SFC has disciplined a former responsible officer for failing to manage credit risks and report suspicious, highly profitable client trades.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Urges Banks to Support SME Green Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

    The HKMA has issued new guidance for banks, outlining tools to help smaller firms decarbonise as supply chain disclosure rules tighten.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Tenders for Advanced Threat Detection System

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2025

    The HKMA is seeking a solution to monitor encrypted traffic and automate responses to sophisticated cyber threats, including APTs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Warns Clearing Members on Misuse of Client Accounts

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

    HKEX has reminded clearing members of their due diligence obligations and flagged common errors in client margin offsetting.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Regulators Update Rules for Crypto Intermediaries

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

    New rules allow licensed firms to offer staking services and use off-platform trading desks, while relaxing some requirements for professional investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Proposes Major Overhaul of Structured Products Listing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2025

    HKEX is consulting on plans to significantly raise capital and rating requirements for issuers while streamlining listing processes to boost competitiveness.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Fines Brokerage Over Client Money Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

    The SFC reprimanded Roofer Securities for 12 incidents of improper client money segregation, including using client funds to meet its own margin calls.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Warns of Systemic Risk from Tech Provider Dependency

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

    Indirect dependency, where a firm's direct supplier relies on another tech provider, could be a significant and often overlooked channel for the transmission of operational risks.

    Hong Kong LegCo Approves First Phase of MPF 'Full Portability'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

    New employees from May 2025 will be able to transfer employer contributions to a scheme of their choice annually.

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