Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

Securities / Derivatives

The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licence in Hong Kong – Report

By Editors | 14/06/2025

Ant International seeking stablecoin licences in Hong Kong, Singapore and Luxembourg. Hangzhou-based Ant Digital also seeking HK licence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2025

Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.

Market Infrastructure

AI-Powered Contact Centre Showing Benefits, Says HK Official

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Jails Four in Taiping Life Commission Scam

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2025

HKD 4.6 million in commission and bonuses were paid out despite policyholders never signing application forms or paying premiums.