Hong Kong

Market Abuse

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Yuanta Officer over Dishonest Trading Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

SFC fines and bans former RO for executing trades that disadvantaged his employer and for concealing personal trading accounts.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Hong Kong Regulators Intensify Monitoring Amid Mideast Tensions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Authorities confirm minimal direct financial exposure to the region but have intensified stress testing and market surveillance in response to geopolitical risks.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Offer Fee Relief to Facilitate Transition to Scripless Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

The government has ruled creating a dedicated fund to help securities dealers cover costs, but will offer fee waivers to ease the burden on small and medium firms.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong to Pilot Cross-Border Carbon Settlement with GBA Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Hong Kong is testing cross-border settlement and has explored tokenisation to help connect China's developing carbon market with international finance.

Structural Regulation

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong IPOs, Pushes 'Red-Chips' to Restructure

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

The CSRC is discouraging overseas-incorporated firms from listing in Hong Kong, citing compliance risks and capital flight concerns.

Structural Regulation

SFC Tasks HKEX with Enhancing Guidance on Internal Controls, Auditor Exits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The SFC’s annual review of the stock exchange operator found failings in the vetting of company controls and the handling of late auditor resignations.

Alternative Markets

Asian Regulators Scrutinise Private Credit as Investor Redemption Fears Grow

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The HKMA is assessing bank exposures as wealth managers rush to calm client nerves over the USD 1.8 trillion asset class.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Regulators Update OTC Derivatives Reporting System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The HKMA and SFC have announced system enhancements for the trade repository, introducing data archiving and revising Sunday maintenance outage hours for firms.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong IA to Redefine 'Mainland Visitor' for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

Proposal would allow remote policy signing for talent scheme arrivals and overseas residents to attract high-net-worth clients.