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The two-day 2026 APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting has opened in Hong Kong, marking the first time the city has hosted the event, with a focus on regional economic and financial cooperation. At the opening ceremony, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an called on member economies to strengthen macroeconomic policy dialogue, guard against negative spillover effects from policy adjustments, and seize opportunities from digitalization and green transition to foster new growth drivers. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR, said Hong Kong will leverage its unique advantages under "One Country, Two Systems" and play its role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" as an international financial center, helping the region achieve resilient, sustainable and inclusive growth.
The transition period for offshore trust tax declarations will end on October 22, and late fees will be charged to entities that fail to complete declarations by the deadline.
The State Taxation Administration has issued a reminder regarding offshore trust tax filing. This reminder was published by Beijing News, and further specific filing requirements, scope of application, and other details have not been disclosed at this time.
22 October is the deadline for individual income tax filing on overseas income in mainland China, and some Chinese high-net-worth individuals are currently raising funds by disposing of assets to settle back tax payments. This matter relates to mainland China's individual income tax administration on overseas income and the CRS information exchange mechanism.
The deadline for individual income tax declaration on overseas income is approaching on October 22, and Chinese wealthy are "cutting flesh" to pay back taxes. This report comes from Canada News Network and does not mention specific back tax amounts, details of applicable rules, or information on relevant regulatory authorities.
Singapore's CARF has been officially implemented, marking the entry of local crypto tax transparency efforts into the execution phase. This initiative will promote cross-border exchange of crypto asset-related tax information and regulatory collaboration.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan concluded his visit to Bangkok, Thailand. During the visit, he met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, where the two sides exchanged views on strengthening Hong Kong-Thailand economic, trade, and financial cooperation, aligning Thai foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital markets, promoting regulatory cooperation between the two securities markets, and facilitating dual primary listings of enterprises. Paul Chan also met with senior executives of a major French bank with extensive operations in Hong Kong, discussing developments in fixed income and currency markets, green and sustainable finance, tokenized financial products, and asset management. He then departed for Hong Kong.
HKU Business School and BOCHK have partnered to jointly build a wealth management talent hub. Both parties will leverage financial development opportunities in the Greater Bay Area to advance talent cultivation and resource synergy in the wealth management sector.
HKEX released the consultation conclusions on "Accelerating Settlement in Hong Kong's Cash Market", confirming broad market support for shortening the securities settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1, with implementation targeted for the second half of 2028. The specific date will be announced subject to regulatory approval and market readiness.
According to Lianhe Zaobao reports, Chinese ultra-high-net-worth individuals are terminating offshore trusts and raising funds to address tax collection. Details regarding the specific scale of trusts involved, tax collection policy specifics, and relevant enforcement departments have not yet been disclosed.
The Hong Kong SAR Government published the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deduction for Intellectual Property Expenditure) Bill 2026 in the Gazette on October 16, relaxing tax deduction arrangements for relevant capital expenditures incurred by enterprises in acquiring eligible intellectual property or obtaining licenses to use it.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan, as a member of the Chinese delegation, attended the plenary meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand. During related exchange events, he introduced the development direction of Hong Kong's first five-year plan aligned with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, mentioning that Hong Kong will focus on building the Four Centres and One Hub, deepen the Finance+ strategy, expand offshore RMB business, and meet with executives of the World Bank Group and management of major European digital banks.
