Hong Kong

Fintech / Regtech

HKAB Identifies Demand for Digital Banks to Expand to Web3, Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

A HKAB survey reveals strong public and SME demand for digital banks to expand their wealth management toolkits into regulated digital assets.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Warns Firms Against Obstruction During Supervisory Inspections

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The securities regulator calls out obstruction during recent inspections and reminds firms of their legal duties, outlining potential severe penalties for non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists First Physically-Redeemable Gold ETF in a Decade

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The new fund, part of a push to create a gold trading hub, features defined market-making rules and a landmark physical redemption option.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Outlines Strategy for Deeper Integration with Africa

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A new report says Hong Kong's digital asset and green finance regulations can act as a "super-connector" for channelling Asian capital into African markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Sets Fraud Precedent in Landmark Naked Short-Selling Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

A court convicted four individuals of fraud, not just regulatory breaches, for a scheme that netted HKD 3.3 million.

AXA Completes Re-domiciliation of Regional Insurer to Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

AXA becomes the second major insurer to use Hong Kong's new re-domiciliation regime, aligning its legal base with its regional operations.