Credit card circulation and spending in Hong Kong rose sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, with overseas retail spending posting the fastest growth, as consumers stepped up card use toward year-end, official data showed. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said that the total number… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) shared that the research arm of Hong Kong’s financial academy has launched an analysis shedding light on the transformative potential within the family office segment of the wealth industry. Released this month, the Applied Research publication from the Hong… Read More
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Hong Kong is advancing its position as a leading hub for digital assets with key regulatory developments in the stablecoin and broader crypto sectors. In his 2026-27 budget speech delivered on Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined significant steps to strengthen the city’s virtual asset… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently rolled out significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the financial landscape in Hong Kong. On February 3, 2026, the authority introduced a comprehensive strategy to propel fintech innovation forward, while a day earlier, it released findings from a… Read More
Hong Kong’s central bank published the next phase of its sustainable finance taxonomy, as the city steps up efforts to channel capital towards green and transition activities and support its shift to a low-carbon economy. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said it has released… Read More
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Hong Kong’s financial authorities are joining forces to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence and fintech innovations across multiple sectors in the coming years. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), led by Chief Executive Eddie Yue Wai-man, is actively engaging with the Securities and Futures… Read More
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Hong Kong regulators launched an intellectual property (IP) financing sandbox aimed at helping banks and companies test how patents, trademarks and copyrights can be used as collateral, as the city looks to widen funding options for innovation-led businesses. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, working with… Read More
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Credit card usage in Hong Kong rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, with both the number of cards in circulation and transaction volumes climbing, while debit card activity declined, data released by the territory’s central banking authority showed. Figures published by the Hong… Read More
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Hong Kong’s banking industry has rolled out a package of emergency relief measures for residents affected by a No. 5 alarm fire in Tai Po, including a six-month repayment grace period on mortgages and other consumer loans, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said. The… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the launch of EnsembleTX, officially marking the start of the pilot phase of Project Ensemble. This latest milestone unveiled by the HKMA represents an advancement in enabling real-value transactions involving tokenised deposits as well as digital assets within… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), announced the launch of the IADS Developer Hackathon and held the Kick-off Ceremony, marking the beginning of a journey to foster tech breakthroughs and advancements for the… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has taken significant steps to bolster Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for sustainable finance, with two key initiatives announced in September 2025. The launch of a public consultation on the Phase 2A prototype of the Hong Kong… Read More
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently released the findings of their annual joint survey on the distribution of non-exchange-traded investment products, showing record sales and level of market participation for these products during 2024. Total transaction amount… Read More
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Hong Kong’s central bank and securities regulator issued a joint warning against speculative trading driven by stablecoin licensing announcements and social media posts. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Securities and Futures Commission said they observed market movements linked to corporate announcements, news reports, and… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the implementation of a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, set to take effect on August 1, 2025. This move underscores Hong Kong’s commitment to fostering Fintech advancements in the digital asset space while ensuring financial stability and consumer… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public warning after receiving multiple enquiries about fraudulent documents falsely claiming to be issued by the city’s banking regulator. The incident underscores growing concerns over financial scams targeting investors by impersonating official agencies. In a statement,… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced the official launch of Payment Connect, a new cross-boundary payment system linking Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) and Mainland China’s Internet Banking Payment System (IBPS). The service will go live… Read More
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Hong Kong will implement its new Stablecoins Ordinance on August 1, formalizing the city’s regulatory framework for stablecoin-related activities and introducing a licensing regime aimed at strengthening oversight of the fast-growing digital asset sector. The ordinance, which was officially gazetted on May 30, is a… Read More
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the School of Business and Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly advance cybersecurity innovation tailored to the evolving needs of the financial… Read More
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The Hong Kong government approved stablecoin legislation today. The new law provides for fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRC) for issuers in Hong Kong. The goal is to further enhance Hong Kong’s “virtual asset activities.” The new rules will come into effect this year. The Stablecoins Ordinance requires… Read More
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