Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pitches Deeper Financial Integration in Beijing Meetings

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

The visit focused on aligning with the 15th Five-Year Plan, reinforcing Hong Kong's "safe harbour" status and promoting new AI initiatives.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Ex-HSBC Staff Admit to Bribery for Account Opening Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Three former employees pleaded guilty in an ICAC case involving bribes to open accounts, with dozens of accounts flagged for money laundering risk.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Official Sheds Light on Approach to 'Responsible Innovation'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Carmen Chu outlined the HKMA's push to move "from principles to practices" in the adoption of financial technology.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Hong Kong Regulators Intensify Monitoring Amid Mideast Tensions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Authorities confirm minimal direct financial exposure to the region but have intensified stress testing and market surveillance in response to geopolitical risks.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong to Pilot Cross-Border Carbon Settlement with GBA Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Hong Kong is testing cross-border settlement and has explored tokenisation to help connect China's developing carbon market with international finance.

Alternative Markets

Asian Regulators Scrutinise Private Credit as Investor Redemption Fears Grow

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The HKMA is assessing bank exposures as wealth managers rush to calm client nerves over the USD 1.8 trillion asset class.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Regulators Update OTC Derivatives Reporting System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The HKMA and SFC have announced system enhancements for the trade repository, introducing data archiving and revising Sunday maintenance outage hours for firms.

PEPs & Sanctions

HKMA Urges Firms to Enhance Sanctions Screening Systems, Adopt AI

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

Thematic review found systems generally meet expectations. HKMA has highlighted good practices in governance, testing, and technology.

Stablecoins

HSBC, StanChart Tipped to Win Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

Standard Chartered has participated in the HKMA sandbox for stablecoin issuers, but HSBC's inclusion is seen as noteworthy as it did not.