Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Capital / Liquidity

HK Regulator, Banks Roll Out Additional Support for Tai Po Fire Victims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Measures include emergency loans and a six-month mortgage moratorium on approximately 300 loans worth a total of HKD 540 million.

Securities / Derivatives

Domestic Investors Enhance Market Stability but Reduce Liquidity: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

New paper recommends a combination of policy measures to encourage domestic participation and targeted actions to alleviate the negative side effects on liquidity.

ESG / Sustainability

IPSF Identifies APAC Divergence on 'DNSH' Rules for Green Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

A new report shows Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are advancing sustainable finance frameworks but differ significantly on implementing key environmental safeguards.

Trending

Hong Kong Regulators Direct Banks, Insurers to Aid Fire Victims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

Authorities are calling on banks and insurers to provide flexibility on loans and claims, as financial firms donate millions for relief efforts.

Fintech / Regtech

HK Official Outlines Fintech Strategy, Focusing on AI, Shenzhen Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

The Financial Secretary outlined an action plan for a joint fintech hub, new AI sandbox cohorts, and cross-border payment growth.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Issues AML Warning as JFIU Prepares New STR Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

The SFC has detailed expected controls to combat layering via brokerages and virtual assets, as HKPF prepare to launch a new system for reporting suspicious transactions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Details Regulatory Push on Private Credit, AI, Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

SFC chief outlines new OTC reporting rules, 'human in the loop' AI policy, and final steps for digital asset framework.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Enhanced Consumer Debt Relief Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

The HKMA urges wider adoption of the interbank debt relief plan, digitalisation, and best practices to help struggling personal borrowers.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Official Discusses Approach to AI Regulation, Anti-fraud Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

In a speech, Executive Director Alan Au outlined the HKMA's regulatory approach to Generative AI and measures to combat financial fraud.