Hong Kong

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Permits MPF Investment in Active ETFs with 10pc Cap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The move gives pension funds access to a growing asset class, but with strict guardrails to manage risk for members.

Market Abuse

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban, HKD 17.4M Fine for Fund Misconduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

A former investment analyst funnelled millions from a fund to a personal company through undisclosed, unsecured loans, prompting a lifetime exclusion.

Sustainable Finance

China Officials Detail Opening-Up Plans at Key Policy Forum

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

At the China Development Forum, officials outlined plans for capital account liberalisation, an active fiscal policy, and a greater role for Hong Kong as a green finance hub.

Market Risk

HKMA Consults on New Capital Add-on for Interest Rate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

The new rules introduce a two-tiered supervisory approach, including a mandatory capital add-on for authorised institutions exceeding a 15 percent threshold.

AI Risk & Governance

FIs Remain Wary of AI as They Move to Modernise Reg Reporting

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/03/2026

Despite a regulatory push to modernise, financial institutions are hesitant to use AI in reporting due to accuracy and validation concerns.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Advancing Plans to Develop Fixed Income, FX, Commodities Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

HKEX's Gregory Yu outlines roadmap to develop Hong Kong's fixed income market, including plans for China bond futures and a push to attract more retail investors.

Structural Regulation

SFC Caps Sponsor Workload to Tackle IPO Quality Concerns - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/03/2026

The regulator is enforcing a five-project limit per sponsor and launching inspections amid concerns over substandard due diligence and documentation.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pitches Deeper Financial Integration in Beijing Meetings

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

The visit focused on aligning with the 15th Five-Year Plan, reinforcing Hong Kong's "safe harbour" status and promoting new AI initiatives.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Ex-HSBC Staff Admit to Bribery for Account Opening Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Three former employees pleaded guilty in an ICAC case involving bribes to open accounts, with dozens of accounts flagged for money laundering risk.