Hong Kong Monetary Authority

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Directs Banks to Conduct Strategic Reviews for Tokenisation Era

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    Top HKMA officials set out expectations for banks to adapt their business models for emerging digital technologies like DLT.

    ESG / Sustainability

    AoF Offers Strategic Recommendations to Bolster Hong Kong as Family Office Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

    A new report details policy recommendations to attract global family offices by boosting philanthropy, impact investing, and risk management frameworks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMC Boosts Reverse Mortgage Payouts, Launches Green Property Incentive

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

    HKMC is increasing reverse mortgage payouts funded by a social bond, and offering cash incentives for mortgages on green-rated properties.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Directs Banks to Develop Strategic Plans for DLT, AI Adoption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

    HKMA has given lenders six months to devise board-approved strategic plans for adapting to new technologies.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Visa, ANZ and Fidelity Pilot Tokenised Cross-Border Settlement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

    Consortium of financial institutions tests atomic settlement for tokenised funds using e-HKD under the HKMA programme.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong Banks Extends Loan Relief for Tai Po Fire Victims

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

    HKMA and HKAB announce extended loan repayment holidays and flexible mortgage arrangements for residents affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Regulators Expand GenAI Sandbox Across Entire Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

    The initiative now covers securities, insurance, pensions and payments, offering firms free computing power to test AI in a controlled environment.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong, Macao Regulators Sign Revised Cooperation Pact

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    The agreement between the HKMA and AMCM expands collaboration beyond banking supervision to include financial infrastructure linkage and information exchange within the GBA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Urges Hong Kong to Widen Exemptions from Clearing Mandate

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    Responding to an SFC-HKMA consultation, ISDA said it supports permanent calculation periods for clearing but urges the regulators to expand the scope of exemptions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Confirms Tax Overhaul Plan for Funds and Family Offices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The plan expands eligible assets to include digital assets and private credit, while introducing new economic substance requirements for funds seeking exemptions.

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