Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Fund Industry Could Double With Tokenisation: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Whitepaper from BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank outlines a policy and technology roadmap for token-based finance.

Trading & Investment

HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

Cybersecurity

HKMA Unveils Blueprint to Tackle AI, Quantum Risks in Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

The plan includes a new cybersecurity baseline and a quantum readiness index to address risks in advanced technology adoption.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in March

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Eddie Yue said the HKMA plans to grant a "very small number" of stablecoin issuer licences under its new regulatory regime.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong AoF, Tsinghua University Sign Pact on Fintech, Policy Research

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

The agreement aims to deepen collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China on financial leadership, fintech, and policy research.

Operational Risk

HKMA Orders HSBC to Probe Root Cause of Hours-Long Outage

By Editors | 02/02/2026

Hong Kong's largest bank suffered a multi-hour system failure, prompting the HKMA to demand an investigation.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong Unveils 2026-28 Plan to Cement Sustainable Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

New priorities focus on strengthening disclosure, scaling transition finance, and developing adaptation finance capabilities to support Asia's low-carbon transition.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.