Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Launches SME Multi-Bank View Under HKMA Open Banking Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

HSBC’s new feature, part of the HKMA's interbank account data sharing “IADS” initiative, allows businesses to see accounts from multiple banks on one platform

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Expands Tokenised Deposit Service To New Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

HSBC says the DLT-based service has expanded to new markets, offering corporate clients 24/7 settlement and a regulated alternative to stablecoins for treasury management.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CSRC Directs Brokers to Pause RWA Tokenisation Work in Hong Kong

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The CSRC has informally asked brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenisation in Hong Kong, signalling macroprudential and policy-sequencing concerns.

AML / KYC

US Experts Urge Congress to Sanction Hong Kong Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

Congressional roundtable hears calls to target Hong Kong's alleged role as a hub for sanctions evasion for China, Russia and Iran.

HKMA, IA Mandate Labelling Requirement for Insurance Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

The HKMA and IA are enforcing new naming rules from 2026 to stop consumers confusing insurance policies with bank deposits.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Extends and Expands SME Loan Guarantee Scheme

By Editors | 19/09/2025

The government will also extend the principal moratorium arrangement by one year to provide further support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

AML / KYC

HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Property Firms Propose HK$20 Billion Fund to Avert Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

The CRECCHKI has warned that a 'vicious cycle' of bad loans and forced sales threatens systemic financial risk, proposing a fund to buy distressed CRE assets.