Hong Kong

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Issues Guidance for Alternative Data Use in Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The new guidelines focus on governance, transparency, data quality, and privacy to protect consumers as banks increase the use of non-traditional data.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Woos Central Banks for Gold Hub Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

The city is inviting Belt and Road nations to a new government-run clearing system in a bid to challenge London.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong IA Targets Agent Conduct with New Accountability Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

The regulator's latest review introduces commission spreading requirements, holds senior agents accountable for their teams, and warns on social media use.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Explores Micro Index Futures to Boost Retail Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

HKEX is reportedly planning new contracts on its benchmark indexes, sized at 1/50th of standard futures, for a Q4 launch.

CBDCs

Hong Kong Explores e-CNY Upgrades as Pilot Reaches 80,000 Wallets

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Authorities are considering raising transaction limits and expanding use cases for the digital yuan as the cross-border pilot shows steady growth.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Reporting Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The proposed amendments introduce mandatory registration for financial institutions, stricter record-keeping, and higher penalties in response to an OECD review.

Operational Risk

GBA Officials Hold Inaugural Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

Regulators from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Shenzhen met to discuss banking, insurance, AI oversight, and consumer protection.