Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong issues first stablecoin issuer licences to two firms
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has granted stablecoin issuer licences to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
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Hong Kong grants first stablecoin licenses to Anchorpoint and HSBC
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has granted stablecoin issuer licenses to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC).
Chu outlines DataGRID framework for intelligent risk management
Carmen Chu, Executive Director (Banking Supervision) at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, introduced the new DataGRID framework and GDR 3.0 at FiNETech7. These initiatives aim to foster data excellence for more intelligent risk management across the financial sector.
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HKMA details Hong Kong's monetary and financial stability in early 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has published its Half-Yearly Monetary & Financial Stability Report for March 2026.
IADS Developer Hackathon concludes, fostering secure account data sharing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation announced the winners of the IADS Developer Hackathon on March 27, 2026.
Greater Bay Area regulators strengthen cross-boundary financial cooperation
The inaugural Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Shenzhen Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting was held in Nansha, Guangzhou, from March 23 to 24. Participants discussed industry developments, supervisory work, and cross-boundary financial cooperation.
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22 senior executives admitted to Hong Kong Financial Leaders Programme
The Hong Kong Academy of Finance admitted 22 senior executives to its Financial Leaders Programme (FLP) 2026 on March 24. These participants represent diverse financial sub-sectors, including banking, insurance, and asset management.
HKMA charts path for responsible fintech innovation
Carmen Chu, Executive Director (Banking Supervision) at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, outlined practical approaches to responsible fintech innovation.
HKMA notes Fed holds rates, warns of local interest rate uncertainty
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority noted the Federal Reserve's decision to keep the federal funds rate target range unchanged at 3.5-3.75 percent.
HKMA urges banks to embrace tokenisation for future finance
Nelson Chow, Executive Director at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, urged banks to actively engage with tokenisation initiatives.
Anti-fraud AI music video 'Confronting Lachachu' secures international award
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released its new anti-fraud AI music video 'Confronting Lachachu' as part of its 2026 public education campaign.
Hong Kong Green Week returns in September with sustainability focus
The Hong Kong Green Week 2026 will take place from 7 to 11 September under the theme 'Future-proofing Sustainable Growth'.