Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites Targeting Payment Users
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing alerts public to fraudulent websites impersonating the institution and stealing financial data.
Hong Kong Deposits Rise 0.9% in July as Renminbi Cross-Border Flows Accelerate
Hong Kong deposits grew 0.9% in July; renminbi cross-border settlement surged to RMB1,383.7 billion.
Hong Kong’s Licensed Crypto Exchange Expands Retail Access to Bitcoin and Ethereum
HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's licensed crypto platform, enables retail traders to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum using HKD and USD.
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund Assets Surge to HK$3.69 Trillion as HKMA Releases July Data
HKMA reports Exchange Fund foreign assets reached HK$3.69 trillion in July 2026, up HK$13.8 billion monthly.
Hong Kong Regulator Fines Bright Smart Securities $2.8M for Wash Trade Detection Failures
SFC fines Bright Smart Securities $2.8M for inadequate wash trade monitoring controls over 22-month period.
Hong Kong Deposits Rise on Dollar Strength While Renminbi Holdings Slip
Hong Kong deposits rose 0.1% in June 2026, with HKD strength offsetting foreign currency declines, HKMA reports.
Hong Kong Regulator Fines Luk Fook Securities $2.1 Million Over Cybersecurity Failures
SFC fines Luk Fook Securities $2.1 million for cybersecurity failures that enabled a 2022 ransomware attack.