Hong Kong

    Market Abuse

    South Korea to Expand Special Police Powers to Speed Up Stock Probes

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

    The FSC and FSS propose broader fast-track investigations and oversight reforms to speed enforcement against unfair trading.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

    Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Hong Kong ICAC and HKICPA Partner to Boost Accounting Industry Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The agreement between the ICAC and HKICPA aims to enhance ethical standards and anti-corruption training for accountants.

    KYC & CDD

    Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2026

    New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Proposes Major Listing Rule Overhaul to Boost Competitiveness

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    HKEX has proposed sweeping reforms to its listing framework, aiming to attract more high-growth companies amid intense global competition.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Former Hong Kong Councillor Jailed for Laundering Scam Proceeds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    The conviction for laundering HKD 590,000 highlights the ongoing risks from telephone scams targeting vulnerable individuals in the city.

    ESG Data

    ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

    Stablecoins

    HSBC, StanChart Tipped to Win Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    Standard Chartered has participated in the HKMA sandbox for stablecoin issuers, but HSBC's inclusion is seen as noteworthy as it did not.

    Market Abuse

    Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Eight in Insider Trading, Corruption Probe

    By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

    Joint SFC-ICAC operation targets executives at two brokerages and a hedge fund in a scheme that allegedly netted HKD 315 million from illicitly obtained placement data.

    Tokenisation

    HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.

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