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20 OctTueIssue 1–20 items
  1. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements23

    HKEX Announces Delisting of China Ocean Group Development Limited (Stock Code: 8047)

    The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that, pursuant to GEM Rule 9.14A(1), the listing of China Ocean Group Development Limited (Stock Code: 8047) will be cancelled with effect from 9:00 a.m. on October 22, 2026. The company's shares have been suspended since July 2, 2025, and failed to meet the resumption guidance requirements and resume trading by July 1, 2026. The GEM Listing Review Committee upheld the delisting decision on October 8, 2026.

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  2. News Search: National Financial Regulatory Administration27

    The National Financial Regulatory Administration requires insurance institutions to pursue differentiated development paths and curb "fee wars" and illegal rebates

    The National Financial Regulatory Administration explicitly requires insurance institutions to pursue differentiated development paths and curb "fee wars" and illegal rebate practices. This requirement serves as a regulatory direction for standardizing insurance industry operations and optimizing market competition order.

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18 OctSun
16 OctFri
  1. HKEX: Market Communication55

    HKEX releases consultation conclusions, plans to transition securities market settlement cycle to T+1 in H2 2028

    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.

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  2. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Speech40

    Opening remarks by Carmen Chu, Executive Director (Banking Supervision) of the HKMA, at the Finance and AI Forum

    Carmen Chu, Executive Director (Banking Supervision) of the HKMA, delivered opening remarks at the Finance and AI Forum, introducing the results of the second phase of the GenAI Sandbox, releasing the latest regulatory guidelines on AI applications based on the "ART" framework, and announcing the establishment of an AI training data sharing platform in collaboration with Cyberport and the University of Hong Kong.

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  3. Government News Network: Finance64

    Hong Kong Government Gazette Announces Phase 1 of MPF Portability Territory-wide Takes Effect on December 21

    The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has published an effectiveness notice in the Government Gazette, stating that the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (General) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 will come into effect on December 21, marking the official launch of Phase 1 of MPF "territory-wide portability". New employees who joined on or after May 1 last year can transfer all accrued benefits derived from the employer's mandatory contributions under their current employment from the employer-chosen MPF scheme to a personal account in a self-elected MPF scheme. Transfers can be made once per calendar year, or more frequently if the governing rules of the transferring scheme permit.

    Planning Note:Regarding liquidity arrangements for MPF benefits, new employees who joined after May 1 last year may wish to note the transfer rules for accrued benefits from employer contributions.

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15 OctThu
  2. HKMA: Press Releases33

    HKMA Launches "ART" Framework to Promote Responsible AI Adoption in the Banking Sector

    The HKMA launched the "ART" framework on October 15, centered on accountability, resilience, and trust, to support the banking sector in responsibly adopting artificial intelligence. The framework is accompanied by the release of the latest regulatory guidelines on the responsible use of AI. It also involves collaborating with Cyberport and the University of Hong Kong to build an AI training data sharing platform, and further testing agentic AI applications through the Generative AI Sandbox++.

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12 OctMon
  1. HKMA: Guidelines and Circulars20

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority Releases Data Excellence Practices Guidelines

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority released the current Data Excellence Practices Guidelines on October 12, 2026, applicable to all authorized institutions. The guidelines include supporting appendices and are linked to multiple current circular documents issued on different dates.

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8 OctThu
  1. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements39

    SFC, AFRC and HKEX issue joint statement on audit opinions disclaimers related solely to going concern

    The SFC, the AFRC and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEX, issued a joint statement addressing regulatory concerns over the rising number of audit opinion disclaimers related solely to going concern. The statement sets out clear performance requirements for the management, audit committees and auditors of listed issuers. The three parties will continue to closely monitor the situation, and if no significant improvement is seen, HKEX will consider amending the Listing Rules, including requiring the suspension of relevant listed issuers.

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  2. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements24

    Announcement by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited: Delisting of China Changqi New Energy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 8039)

    The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited announced that the shares of China Changqi New Energy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 8039) will be delisted with effect from 9:00 a.m. on October 12, 2026. The company's shares have been suspended since July 2, 2025. As it failed to meet the resumption guidance requirements by July 1, 2026, the Listing Committee decided on July 31, 2026 to cancel its listing status, and the company subsequently withdrew its review application.

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  3. HKMA: Guidelines and Circulars16

    HKMA Issues Circular to All Authorized Institutions on Complaints Related to Debt Collection Agents Engaged by Authorized Institutions

    On October 8, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular to all authorized institutions regarding complaints related to debt collection agents engaged by authorized institutions. This circular is linked to multiple previous versions of circulars on the same topic, including documents issued on August 19, 2024, March 26, 2026, and April 10, 2024.

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28 SeptMon
  1. MPFA: Press Releases48

    MPFA and eMPF Company introduce enhanced measures to combat fraudulent early MPF withdrawal

    The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) and eMPF Company Limited, leveraging the centralised management capabilities of the eMPF platform, have introduced a number of enhanced measures to combat fraudulent early MPF withdrawal. These measures include requiring early withdrawal applicants to submit original supporting documents for review, updating the MPF withdrawal application form, and refining the medical certification requirements for early withdrawal applications based on total incapacity or terminal illness. Forging or using false documents constitutes a serious criminal offence, carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment upon conviction.

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23 SeptWed
  1. HKMA: Guidelines and Circulars19

    HKMA Launches Review of Enhanced Competency Framework for Banking Practitioners

    The HKMA issued a circular on September 23, 2026, launching a review of the Enhanced Competency Framework for banking practitioners, addressed to all authorized institutions. This review is linked to relevant current circulars issued on June 18, 2020, and December 18, 2015, with supporting attachments updated simultaneously on September 23, 2026.

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22 SeptTue
  1. HKMA: Guidelines and Circulars22

    HKMA Issues Current GS-2 Transition Planning Circular

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular on current GS-2 transition planning on September 22, 2026, applicable to all authorized institutions. This circular is directly linked to the current SPM-NGL document, cross-references the CPR document filed on July 20, 2021, and replaces the old version of SPM-NGL and its corresponding circular dated December 30, 2021.

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9 SeptWed
  1. HKMA: Guidelines and Circulars22

    HKMA Issues Circular on Private Market Investments to Registered Institutions

    On September 9, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular on private market investments addressed to registered institutions. This circular is currently in effect and is linked to historical circulars in the same series issued on April 8, 2016, July 8, 2019, and November 22, 2019.

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3 SeptThu
  1. HKMA: Guidelines and Circulars21

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority Issues Circular on Remote Account Opening for Individual Customers

    On September 3, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a circular on remote account opening for individual customers addressed to all authorized institutions. This circular is currently in effect and is linked to multiple related current and archived circular documents issued between 2019 and 2026.

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28 AugFri
  1. HKMA: Guidelines and Circulars29

    HKMA Issues Risk-Based AML/CFT Controls Guidance for Politically Exposed Persons

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued risk-based anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls guidance for politically exposed persons on August 28, 2026, addressed to all authorized institutions. This guidance replaces the previous version issued on November 21, 2025, with accompanying annexes updated simultaneously.

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17 JulFri
  1. HKEX: Market Communication44

    HKEX will support the payment of stamp duty and transaction-related fees in RMB

    The Hong Kong SAR Government has gazetted the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2026, which clarifies that stamp duty for RMB counter transactions in dual-counter stocks will be calculated and paid in RMB. HKEX will simultaneously support the settlement of transaction-related fees such as the SFC transaction levy, the Financial Reporting Council transaction levy, the investor compensation levy, and SEHK trading fees in RMB. The implementation of the new arrangement requires the SAR Government to issue an effective announcement, obtain regulatory approval, and complete market preparations. Specific operational arrangements and target implementation timelines will be announced subsequently.

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30 JunTue
  1. HKEX: Market Communication45

    HKEX Advances Framework for Streamlined Board Lot Sizes

    HKEX released the consultation conclusions on the board lot size framework for the Hong Kong securities market. The framework standardizes board lot sizes into 8 categories, lowers the guidance for the minimum value of a board lot from HK$2,000 to HK$1,000, and sets a guidance cap of HK$5,000 for issuers adopting board lot sizes exceeding 100 shares. The new framework will be implemented in two phases: the first phase takes effect on July 2, 2026, and the second phase takes effect on November 16, 2026, coinciding with the launch of the uncertificated securities market.

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