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This article provides commentary on the consultation launched by HKEX in March 2026 to solicit market feedback on its proposed reforms aimed at listing framework.

The HKSAR government reiterated that it will continue to regulate artificial intelligence mainly through existing regimes and concentrates on governance frameworks, guidelines and supervisory tools that guide institutions in deploying AI responsibly within the existing legal architecture.

With heightened cryptocurrency trading and flow, related disputes are emerging with lightning speed, and Courts in HK are well equipped to deal with these disputes.

HK regulators will implement USM in 2026, enhancing market efficiency, strengthening competitiveness, and modernising the securities market infrastructure in HK.

The HKEX launched a public consultation to seek market feedback on its proposed reforms to enhance its listing framework.

In 2025, Hong Kong’s capital markets demonstrated strong growth compared with the previous year.

HKEX published in Dec 2025 its annual review of listed issuers’ reports for the financial year ended 2024 and updated its Guide on Preparation of Annual Reports.

Our partner Sam Wu and our associate Beverly Fu have contributed to the Lexology Panoramic - Online Safety Regulation: Hong Kong published on 13 February 2026.

Our partner Rossana Chu has contributed to Lexology In-Depth: International Capital Markets, Edition 15, Hong Kong Chapter published on 8 December 2025.

The HK Govt unveiled two consultations proposing licensing regimes for VA dealers and custodians, including addressing buying and selling, and safekeeping of VAs.

HKEx implemented a series of reforms on optimising IPO price discovery and open market requirements, it is also seeking public view on its public float proposals.

The Stablecoins Ordinance officially took effect on 1 August 2025, establishing a comprehensive licensing regime and regulatory framework for the issuance and offering of specified stablecoins.

The HK government has launched a public consultation on enhancements to regulate licensed money lenders to address increasing concerns on excessive personal loans.

In Hong Kong, independent non-executive directors have an increasingly important role to play in corporate governance. New rules and proposals are intended to further enhance the function and role of INEDs on the board.

The Hong Kong Government holds a positive attitude towards embracing financial technology moving forward, and strives to provide a technology-neutral regulatory environment that encourages innovation without compromising market integrity.

On 18 December 2024, the Stablecoins Bill was introduced into the Legislative Council of Hong Kong for the first reading, and is expected to be operational in the coming months. The successful implementation of the Stablecoins Bill could pave the way for a more robust and secure digital currency landscape in Hong Kong and beyond.

The Hong Kong Government announced that the law to enable non-Hong Kong companies to re-domicile to Hong Kong will take effect on 23 May 2025.