Hong Kong

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Directs Banks to Comply With New Guidance for Insurance Sales

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2025

The new IA guidance sets caps on rates that can be used to illustrate the benefits of insurance products.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX, CMU OmniClear Partner to Bolster Market Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2025

HKEX and CMU OmniClear will work to establish infrastructure in Asia that could rival Euroclear and Clearstream.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Launches New RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025

The HKMA announced the first batch of 24 participating banks, allocating them half of the facility’s total size of CNY 100 billion

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Releases Results of 2023-24 Climate Risk Stress Test

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2025

The Hong Kong banking sector demonstrates “strong resilience” against severe climate-related shocks under various scenarios, HKMA said.

China Eases Rule for HK and Macau FIs Investing in Mainland Insurers

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2025

Hong Kong and Macau FIs no longer have to meet the $2bn asset requirement to invest in mainland Chinese insurance companies.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Eyes Supply Chain Opportunities for Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2025

A working group has drawn up recommendations to help develop Hong Kong into a multinational supply chain management centre.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ChinaAMC HK Launches Asia-Pacific’s First Tokenised Retail Fund

By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025

The fund introduces tokenised share classes, enabling investors to access critical information in real-time while benefiting from streamlined processes.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Relax Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

In a bid to support market growth, the SFC is proposing to lift position limits for futures and options contracts available on three indices.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong: Harnessing AI Amid Challenges and Opportunities

By Bradley Maclean | 27/02/2025

Hong Kong has made significant progress in promoting AI adoption and integration across FIs, but more opportunities for innovation and growth exist.