Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Expands Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

Authorities will create a second team within a multi-agency unit to enhance the detection and punishment of market abuse.

AML / KYC

Thailand Dismantles Scam Ring Using Hong Kong ATMs for Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

Authorities arrested 10 individuals who used couriers and Thai bank cards to withdraw millions in scam proceeds from Hong Kong ATMs.

ESG / Sustainability

IESBA Kicks Off Global Dialogue on Firm Culture with Asia Outreach

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

The ethics board has launched its "Viewpoints" to stimulate a six-month global consultation on a future framework for accounting firms.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong PCPD Probes HSBC's PayMe App Over Privacy Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The PCPD has launched a compliance check into the mobile wallet's settings for early users and issued recommendations on data protection standards.