Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Launches Upgraded RMB Facility to Boost Offshore Yuan Market

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The new RMB Business Facility will replace an existing scheme, offering cheaper funding and longer tenors to support corporate use of the yuan.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Secures First Money Laundering Conviction in Wildlife Trafficking Case

By Editors | 29/09/2025

A 37-year-old man has been jailed for 40 months under an amended ordinance, signalling a new focus on the financial proceeds of the illegal trade.

AML / KYC

HKMA Consults Banks on Framework for Sharing Scam Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

The proposed framework aims to guide how liability is shared when customers are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters amid a rise in such cases.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Onshore Repo Market and Boosts Swap Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2025

Regulators will allow all foreign bond investors to access the onshore repo market under a title-transfer model and more than double the Swap Connect quota.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap to Bolster Global FIC Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

Regulators outlined a 10-point plan including new trading platforms, CGB futures, and a focus on tokenisation to deepen liquidity and expand the offshore RMB market.

Fintech / Regtech

GBA Fintech Talent Programme Expands to Shenzhen

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

A fintech talent initiative backed by the HKMA will now include Shenzhen students and focus on AI skills.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Study Calls for "Nuanced" Approach to HFT Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2025

BIS working paper finds high-frequency trading has a dual impact, increasing risk for some stocks while improving liquidity for others.

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Launches SME Multi-Bank View Under HKMA Open Banking Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

HSBC’s new feature, part of the HKMA's interbank account data sharing “IADS” initiative, allows businesses to see accounts from multiple banks on one platform

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Signs Pact With Regional Exchanges to Boost Carbon Market Ecosystem

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

The four-party agreement aims to accelerate green finance development and better connect China’s mandatory and voluntary carbon markets with international platforms.