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HKEX and HKMA Launch Pilot Project to Enable Digital Payment Solution for Derivatives After-Hours Trading
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) are pleased to announce today (18 June) a joint pilot project to explore a new digital payment solution for the After-Hours Trading (AHT) session in the derivatives market1.
Jun 26


Revised Framework for Single Family Offices to take effect on 15 June 2026
Singapore, 12 June 2026… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that the revised framework for Single Family Offices (SFOs) will take effect on 15 June 2026. The revised framework provides a simple, streamlined process for SFOs to establish operations in Singapore...
Jun 18


Beware of tokens purported to be associated with licensed stablecoin issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority wishes to alert members of the public to press releases issued by Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited respectively, relating to tokens purported to be associated with licensed stablecoin issuers. Tokens with tickers “HKDAP” or “HSBC” have been launched, but they are not issued by or otherwise associated with licensed stablecoin issuers. As of this moment, both licensed stablecoin issuers have
May 3


Granting of stablecoin issuer licences
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (10 April) that the Monetary Authority has granted stablecoin issuer licences under the Stablecoins Ordinance to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong. The licences take effect today. According to the licensees’ business plans, they intend to complete the necessary preparation work and launch business in the coming few months. Mr Eddi
Apr 13


Scam alert related to banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website . Bank Type of Scam The Bank of East Asia, Limited Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited Fraudul
Feb 7


HKMA warns public of fraudulent social media accounts impersonating HKMA and its Chief Executive
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (20 January) urged members of the public to be vigilant against fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the HKMA and its Chief Executive, Mr Eddie Yue. The HKMA clarified that its latest news and work priorities are only disseminated through official channels, including the official website and social media accounts (for details, please visit www.hkma.gov.hk ). Any other social media accounts or pages claiming to represent
Jan 24


HKMA announces the new phase of Project Ensemble to support real-value transactions in tokenised deposits and digital assets
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (13 November) announced the launch of Ensemble TX , marking the commencement of the pilot phase of Project Ensemble. This milestone represents a significant advancement in enabling real-value transactions involving tokenised deposits and digital assets within a controlled pilot environment. Ensemble TX builds upon the successful outcomes of the Ensemble Sandbox experimentation, which since August 2024 has allowed industry pionee
Nov 16, 2025


HKMA introduces HKEX as a strategic shareholder in CMU OmniClear Holdings Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (12 November) that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will become a strategic shareholder of CMU OmniClear Holdings Limited (CMU OmniClear Holdings), strengthening Hong Kong’s capital markets financial infrastructure and advancing the long-term development of Hong Kong’s fixed income and currencies (FIC) ecosystem. In October 2025, the Exchange Fund managed by the HKMA established CMU OmniClear Holdings with
Nov 16, 2025
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