Hong Kong

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Banks to Introduce Targeted SME Support Measures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025

HKMA says banks will introduce targeted SME support for various industries and sectors affected by global trade tensions.

Enforcement

Multinational Firm Scammed by Deepfake Tech in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025

Singapore and Hong Kong police teamed up to recover over USD 499,000 lost to a scam involving deepfake video technology and digital manipulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble

By Editors | 09/04/2025

Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.

Enforcement

Ex-HSBC Employee, Two Intermediaries Charged with Bribery

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2025

Three individuals face charges in a bribery scheme involving the opening of more than 200 bank accounts over two years.

AML / KYC

HK Police Calls on FIs to “Embrace” Innovation in Fight Against Financial Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

“Today’s threats demand tomorrow’s solutions,” said HKPF Director of Crime & Security Keith Yip, speaking at a joint HKMA-GCFFC event.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Permits VATPs to Offer Crypto Staking Services to Clients

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

VATPs can provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients. SFC-authorised virtual asset funds can also stake virtual asset holdings.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.

Hong Kong Launches Family Office Digital Knowledge Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2025

The digital knowledge hub is a resource dedicated to family offices in Hong Kong and around the world.

Big Picture

Hong Kong FSDC Offers Ideas for Growing Insurance Industry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2025

The FSDC offers recommendations to further develop Hong Kong’s insurance industry and cement the city’s position as a global insurance hub.