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At the Asian Insurance Forum 2026, Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined key regulatory measures for Hong Kong's insurance sector, including capital relief for infrastructure investments effective late 2026, expanded cross-border fund access, AI sandboxes,…
Regulatory guidance13 November 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government has gazetted the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing a two-tier surcharge mechanism for default employer contributions, stricter financial penalties for non-compliant MPF trustees, and expanded disciplinary…
Draft legislation13 November 2026
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has banned former technical representative Lim Ka Kit from being an insurance intermediary for nine months following improper telemarketing practices and…
Status unclear13 November 2026
At the Family Office Summit in Hong Kong, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui detailed Hong Kong SAR's growth in cross-boundary wealth management, proposed expansions to tax concessions for family offices,…
Status unclear12 November 2026
Hong Kong Customs has detected a case involving a local company that carried out diamond transactions valued at over HK$120,000 without registering under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime, highlighting strict…
Rules in force12 November 2026
The European Commission published a Questions and Answers document regarding the agreement on the EU Annual Budget for 2027, detailing commitment allocations for various EU priorities.
Status unclear12 November 2026
The European Commission welcomed an agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the annual EU budget for 2027.
Adopted legislation11 November 2026
The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury provided details on Hong Kong's development of an international gold trading market, including the scheduled Q1 2027 launch of a central gold clearing system, proposed tax…
Regulatory guidance11 November 2026
In an introductory statement to the European Parliament, ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone urged the swift conclusion of trilogue negotiations on the EU Single Currency Package by the end of 2026 to establish…
Draft legislation10 November 2026
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has published its final partially revised Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (AMLO-FINMA), alongside recognised self-regulatory standards for banking and insurance, taking effect on 1 January 2027.
Adopted legislation10 November 2026
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published the final methodology, draft templates, and guidance for its 2027 EU-wide stress test. The updated framework reduces requested data points by over 55% and introduces a dedicated…
Regulatory guidance9 November 2026
The European Banking Authority has published a consumer factsheet to help individuals identify white-labelled banking and payment products, clarify corporate responsibilities, and evaluate risks when purchasing financial services through non-financial brands.
Regulatory guidance9 November 2026
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