2026 Industry Briefing
Updated 2026-09-19
This section summarises 2026 public information from Hong Kong regulators and the exchange, with a focus on asset and wealth management, capital markets, insurance regulation and digital-asset policy.
Hong Kong asset and wealth management reaches a record high
2026-07-02
The SFC’s 2025 survey reported a 20% year-on-year increase in Hong Kong’s asset and wealth management AUM to HK$42.2 trillion. Net fund inflows reached HK$2.1 trillion, while private banking and private wealth management AUM increased 24% to HK$12.9 trillion.
Read the SFC release
Hong Kong capital markets show broad-based growth
2026-06-24
The SFC’s 2025-26 annual report covers developments in investment funds, digital assets and equities, together with investor-education and market-supervision work.
Read the SFC release
Hong Kong publishes consultation conclusions on virtual-asset advisory and management regimes
2026-05-26
The FSTB and SFC published consultation conclusions on proposed virtual-asset advisory and management regimes, based on a “same business, same risks, same rules” approach.
Read the SFC release
Hong Kong insurance regulatory amendments published in 2026
2026-05-22
The Insurance Authority published 2026 notices covering maintenance of assets, public disclosure, and valuation and capital rules. Insurance services remain subject to the latest requirements of regulators and licensed institutions.
Read the Insurance Authority notices
HKEX reports 2025 market and IPO figures
2026-02-26
HKEX reported 119 listings in 2025 and IPO proceeds of more than HK$286.9 billion. The detailed methodology and subsequent changes are subject to the latest HKEX announcements.
Read the HKEX release
Reading note: This is an editorial summary of official public information. It is not a recommendation or investment advice for any product, security or virtual asset. Please refer to the original regulator or exchange publication.