Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

Bangkok Bank Becomes First Thai Bank to Access CLSSettlement

By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2023

Bangkok Bank Hong Kong Branch can use CLSSettlement to benefit from PvP settlement and mitigate FX settlement risk.

Crypto / Digital Assets

New Crypto Industry Bodies Launch in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2023

The new industry bodies are a response to Hong Kong’s new licensing regime for the crypto industry, which will come into effect from 1 June.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Police Launch “CyberDefender Metaverse” Platform

By Editors | 29/05/2023

The platform is designed to help educate the public about cyber crimes in the Metaverse, especially those involving virtual assets.

Enforcement

HK SFC Disqualifies Former Luxey International Directors

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/05/2023

A Hong Kong court found two former Luxey International directors responsible for fraudulently inflating the price of a corporate acquisition and pocketing the gains.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Issues Updated AML/CFT Guidelines

By Editors | 25/05/2023

The updated AML/CFT guideline includes a new stand-alone chapter on regulatory requirements and standards for addressing ML/TF risks associated with virtual assets.

AML / KYC

SFC Finalises Licensing Regime for Crypto Trading Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2023

The SFC will start accepting licence applications from virtual asset trading platforms starting 1 June.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Consults on Revisions to Takeovers and Share Buy-back Rules

By Editors | 21/05/2023

This includes a proposal to add a new rule to give an offeror and an offeree company the option to despatch Codes documents by electronic means.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Announces Launch Date for HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model

By Editors | 21/05/2023

The HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model will launch on 19 June 2023. HKEX is now accepting applications for Dual Counter Market Makers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Launches e-HKD Pilot Programme With 16 Firms

By Editors | 19/05/2023

HSBC, StanChart, BOCHK, CCB, ICBC, Hang Seng Bank, Alipay, Ripple, Visa, Mastercard and ZA Bank are among those involved in HKMA’s pilot.