Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HKMA Consults Banks on Framework for Sharing Scam Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

The proposed framework aims to guide how liability is shared when customers are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters amid a rise in such cases.

Payments & Settlements

China Opens Onshore Repo Market and Boosts Swap Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2025

Regulators will allow all foreign bond investors to access the onshore repo market under a title-transfer model and more than double the Swap Connect quota.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap to Bolster Global FIC Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

Regulators outlined a 10-point plan including new trading platforms, CGB futures, and a focus on tokenisation to deepen liquidity and expand the offshore RMB market.

AI Risk & Governance

GBA Fintech Talent Programme Expands to Shenzhen

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

A fintech talent initiative backed by the HKMA will now include Shenzhen students and focus on AI skills.

Cloud & Infrastructure

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

Tokenisation

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.

Tokenisation

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.

PEPs & Sanctions

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.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

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.