Hong Kong

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Bolsters Anti-Fraud Tech to Combat Online Investment Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    Regulators and police are deploying new data sharing rules, an AI-powered app, and telecom blocks to combat surging online financial fraud.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Flags Risks of Corporate Crypto Treasuries, Mulls New Rules

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The SFC is concerned about speculative premiums on listed firms holding digital assets and is studying potential new guidelines.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Announces Appointments to New Stablecoin Tribunal

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The new body will hear appeals against regulatory decisions by the HKMA under the city's new stablecoin licensing regime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Details GenAI Banking Success, Launches Project for AI Auditing

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    HKMA has shared key findings from its GenAI sandbox, highlighting practical uses and launching a new regulatory project.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Details Exemption Process for Northbound HFT Reporting

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    A new mandatory checklist and updated technical specifications have been released for firms seeking exemption from HFT reporting under Stock Connect.

    Trending

    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Clearing Houses to Overhaul Cash Collateral Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/11/2025

    The changes, effective January 2026, will restrict the use of Japanese yen and Singapore dollar and introduce stricter requirements for Chinese yuan.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Trade Pilot Flags Hurdles for Commercial Use of Digital Money

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    A cross-border supply chain finance pilot found tokenised deposits were preferred, but scaling requires major bank and regulatory action.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.

    AML / KYC

    Dark Web Price of Stolen Hong Kong Payment Cards Jumps 72%

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

    The average price for a stolen Hong Kong card is now USD 11.87 amid a global price surge, a new report from cybersecurity firm NordVPN finds.

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