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Financial regulation
Key developments in regulation of financial markets with a focus on those in Hong Kong and mainland China.
Delegates attend the opening ceremony of the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 17. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong and Shanghai extend the yuan’s international reach

As Beijing tightens compliance, the country’s finance hubs can safely and efficiently promote the trade of Chinese treasury futures.

China's economic recovery

China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what the monetary overhaul means

US-China trade war

China touts new finance tools to fend off sanctions

Bonds

China to support trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong

Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub.

Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, speaks at the Lujiazui Forum 2026 in Shanghai on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Yuan

Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan

China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks.

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Banking & finance

Lower bar to entry for innovative firms to list in Hong Kong, chamber says

The proposal could better serve Hong Kong as gateway for mainland firms to go global and for overseas firms to invest in Asia, the group says.

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Wealth management

Hong Kong gazettes tax break for fund manager bonuses to boost wealth hub role

The tax reform bill, which the government expects will attract talent to the city, is set to be read by lawmakers on June 24.

The skyline seen from the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Photo: Elson Li
Banking & finance

Hong Kong regulators vow strict compliance as Beijing tightens capital controls

Regulators stress that Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre must support China’s broader financial development objectives.

China's economic recovery

‘Not a crackdown’: China regulators eye neutral enforcement in shift from 2021

Increased scrutiny of tech giants and finance firms seen as end to the era of administrative restraint as officials move to curb monopolies and price wars.

China's economic recovery

Citic Securities breaks ceiling with first ‘A’ class rating for China brokerage

Award of an A-minus rating seen as a milestone in China’s efforts to build globally competitive investment banks.

The logo for Fitch Ratings, one of the “big three” credit ratings agencies, in Canary Wharf, London. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Beijing expects Hong Kong to press advantage as offshore yuan hub

Officials pledge ‘unswerving’ support for Hong Kong’s development as a financial centre while urging city to promote global yuan use.

Hong Kong was the largest offshore yuan market as of December, with 74.6 per cent of payments. Photo: DPA
Banking & finance

New head of China’s financial regulator vows to prevent ‘blow-ups’

Ding Xiangqun identified smaller lenders, the property sector and local government debt as sources of risk while calling for tougher supervision.

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Wealth management

China will enhance regulation of programme trading: CSRC chairman

China’s top securities regulator says new measures needed to ‘prevent someone from abusing the technology’.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks tighten rules in mainland China as Beijing pores over outflows

Some banks are exercising more caution with offshore accounts for their mainland China clients amid tighter investment controls from Beijing.

At least one branch of the Bank of East Asia (BEA) in Shanghai has banned mainland Chinese customers from opening Hong Kong bank accounts. Photo: May Tse
Banking & finance

China appoints top regulatory official as financial clean-up drive continues

Ding Xiangqun takes up key role at the National Financial Regulatory Administration, one month after her predecessor was removed.

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Ding Xiangqun has been appointed as new Party chief of the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) after her predecessor Li Yunze was removed from the position. Photo: Handout
Chinese offshore investment

Going global? Here’s a quick look at 4 options for China’s offshore investors

As Beijing tightens its grip on unlicensed stock platforms, mainland China’s retail players utilise these state-sanctioned options to diversify globally.

Banking & finance

Mainland Chinese react as Hong Kong tightens access to offshore investing routes

Banks have been ordered to step up checks, part of wider efforts to strengthen oversight of cross-border capital flows.

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China stock market

China’s brokerage crackdown: banks cut forecasts for Futu, Tiger

CCB and Goldman Sachs slash brokerage valuations, profit forecasts after regulatory action on unauthorised cross-border trading.

The logo of Futu Holdings is seen in a storefront in Hong Kong on May 26, 2026. Photo: Sam Tsang
Stablecoins

Letters | Mind the gap between Hong Kong digital asset policy and practice

Readers discuss digital asset audits, the danger of setting a ride-hailing cap, and the bigger picture on allowing dogs in restaurants.

Banking & finance

Editorial | Cross-border crackdown part of keeping China’s capital market stable

The penalties handed out to leading brokerages are harsh, but Beijing must show it means business as it cleans up China’s capital market.

Hong Kong stock market

US$32b worth of Hong Kong assets involved in transborder trade crackdown: Citic

The assets involve a crackdown on Futu, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge for offering mainland Chinese investors access to unlicensed trading.

A view of Victoria Harbour taken from Hong Kong Observation Deck. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan urges closer Europe ties, dialogue to work out differences

Finance chief says opportunities exist to tap city’s capital markets, while acknowledging concerns over trade imbalances.

Finance chief Paul Chan (right) holds talks with the European Commission’s Alexandra Jour-Schroeder (second left) in Brussels. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

Two Chinese nationals charged in US drug cartel money-laundering case

Prosecutors say pair used mirror transfers, encrypted apps and trade schemes to launder cartel drug profits globally.

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Singapore

Singapore shines as a stable investment oasis in a global storm

Wealthy families are trading global uncertainty for Singapore’s regulatory rigour, driving record inflows and a revitalised stock exchange.

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Banking & finance

Wall Street giants lead China-profit surge despite market polarisation

Major investment banks expand market share in China, with Goldman reclaiming the revenue lead while Shengang keeps its asset crown.

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People walk along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7m, court told

Prosecutors allege Simon Sadler and Daniel La Rocca used confidential information about planned block trade to sell more than 1.7 million Esprit shares.

The trial before Judge Josiah Lam is scheduled to last 25 days. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | To be the world No 2 financial centre, Hong Kong must be a rule maker

In a fragmenting world where the old financial order is being renegotiated, the greater prize goes to those who help set the new standards.

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Bonds

China opens government bond futures to select foreign investors in reform push

Qualified foreign investors can trade government bond futures, enhancing market access and boosting the yuan’s appeal amid global tensions.

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