Hong Kong

Resolution & Recovery

HKMA Embeds Resolution Readiness Into Bank Authorisation Criteria

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

Updated guidelines for bank authorisation now explicitly link core liquidity and systems requirements to an institution's ability to be resolved orderly.

Stablecoins

HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Tightens Compliance Rules for Non-banks Using 'Bank' Names

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

Updated guidelines introduce stricter information requirements and mandatory advance notifications for any branding changes by non-bank entities.

Liquidity Risk

HKEX’s OTC Clear Hikes Margin Add-ons for Large OTC Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The revisions, effective 9 March, introduce significantly higher liquidity risk multipliers for specific interest rate and currency products to cover liquidation risk.

Custody & Infrastructure

Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Set to Launch First RWA Tokenisation Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

DL Holdings gets a regulatory nod for property and PE fund tokenisation, while Finloop announces a new project backed by Canadian gold mining assets.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Sees Launch of First Virtual Asset Structured Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

The options-based products linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum are a first for Hong Kong's market and are available only to professional investors.

Market Data & Technology

SFC Calls on Firms to Participate in Rehearsals for HKEX Network Upgrade

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

Exchange Participants must test connectivity ahead of a Q3 2026 system cutover designed to boost market stability and resilience.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Representative of Sun Hung Kai for Life

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The individual conducted unauthorised trades and forged documents over a five-year period to conceal significant client losses.