Hong Kong

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Urged to Launch 'Commodity Connect' Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The FSDC has outlined a strategy for Hong Kong to become a major commodities hub, focusing on physical trade and deeper mainland China integration.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issues Global Alerts for JPEX Crypto Fraud Suspects

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Authorities prosecute 16 individuals and seek three alleged masterminds in the HKD1.6 billion virtual asset platform collapse.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong's BEA to Test GenAI Compliance Tool in HKMA Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

BEA is partnering with tech firm CLPS to trial an AI and automation tool for compliance and risk management.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong and Shenzhen Sign Pact to Integrate Gold Markets, Deepen Fintech Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong and Shenzhen aims to create a regional gold ecosystem and will provide regulatory support for cross-border processing and trade.