Hong Kong HKMA
Material regulatory developments from Hong Kong Monetary Authority are tracked daily by Cresthaven Analytics. Over the last 90 days, 8 material briefs relevant to professionals operating in the financial & capital markets sector have been published below. Each brief is sourced directly from the primary regulatory feed, summarized for institutional readers, and scored for materiality.
Recent material activity
A selection of recent published briefs; this is not a complete archive.
HKMA releases ART Framework and supervisory guidance to govern responsible AI adoption across Hong Kong's banking sector
The HKMA announced the ART Framework on October 15, 2026, establishing accountability, resilience, and trust as the governing pillars for AI adoption in banking. The framework introduces updated supervisory guidance, a t…
Read the full Hong Kong HKMA brief →HKMA grants restricted banking licence to Kyrgyz Republic's Bakai Bank, effective October 5, 2026
The HKMA granted a restricted banking licence to Bakai Bank Open Joint Stock Company, incorporated in the Kyrgyz Republic, effective October 5, 2026. This brings the total number of restricted licence banks operating in …
Read the full Hong Kong HKMA brief →PBOC issues Renminbi Bills through HKMA Central Moneymarkets Unit in latest offshore liquidity operation
The People's Bank of China announced on September 21, 2026 a Renminbi Bill issuance settled through the HKMA's Central Moneymarkets Unit. The HKMA served as the coordinating settlement infrastructure, releasing both the …
Read the full Hong Kong HKMA brief →HKMA sets Base Rate at 4.25% following 25-basis-point increase in US federal funds rate target range
The HKMA set the Base Rate at 4.25% on September 17, 2026, effective immediately, following a 25-basis-point increase in the US federal funds rate target range on September 16, 2026. The adjustment is formula-driven and …
Read the full Hong Kong HKMA brief →HKMA alerts public to fraudulent websites and phishing scams targeting four Hong Kong banks
The HKMA issued a public scam alert on 15 September 2026 identifying fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, and phishing activity reported by four licensed banks. Banks do not send SMS messages or emails wi…
Read the full Hong Kong HKMA brief →HKMA issues binding AML/CFT guidance requiring risk-based controls for politically exposed persons across all authorized institutions
On August 28, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued guidance establishing risk-based AML and CFT controls for politically exposed persons. The circular applies to all authorized institutions under HKMA supervisio…
Read the full Hong Kong HKMA brief →PBOC issues Renminbi Bills through HKMA Central Moneymarkets Unit in routine offshore liquidity operation
On August 21, 2026, the People's Bank of China announced it will issue Renminbi Bills through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Central Moneymarkets Unit. The tender notice and information memorandum are attached to the…
Read the full Hong Kong HKMA brief →HKMA issues implementation guidance on Banking Capital Rules for authorized institutions
On August 20, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued implementation guidance under its Banking Capital Rules framework, addressing authorized institutions' obligations under the capital adequacy regime.
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