Hong Kong

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong AFRC Issues AI Governance Guidance for Accountants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The AFRC has detailed the risks of AI use in the accounting profession and expectations around governance and accountability.

    Tokenisation

    Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

    The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

    Market Abuse

    Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

    SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

    Stablecoins

    APAC Advancing Tokenised Money Frameworks But Paths Diverge - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026

    A new study highlights how Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are forging distinct stablecoin rules, creating a fragmented regional landscape.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong Gold Exchange Taps Alibaba Unit for Blockchain Trading Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    HKGX is partnering with AGTech to build a blockchain-based system, aiming to cement Hong Kong's role as a global gold hub.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    HK ICAC Charges Former StanChart RM for Bribe-for-Accounts Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    A former relationship manager is accused of accepting bribes from an intermediary for opening 16 bank accounts.

    Sustainable Finance

    Beijing Draws Transition Finance Lessons from Regional Pilot Schemes

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 20/02/2026

    Regional initiatives to pilot green and transition finance frameworks offer insights into how China’s climate policy will shape up at the national level.

    Stablecoins

    HK Lawmaker Proposes to Uses Stablecoin for Stimulus Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

    A policy proposal links government consumption vouchers to Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing regime, aiming to boost Web3 adoption and the economy.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong AFRC Pushes for Audit Transparency to Bolster Market Confidence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/02/2026

    The AFRC calls on public interest entity auditors to proactively publish transparency reports, while highlighting inconsistencies and gaps in the reports already being published.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Issues First Virtual Assets Licence in Almost Eight Months

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

    Victory Fintech and VDX Custody secure licences for trading and custody, with the group

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