Compliance Challenges and Solutions for Hong Kong’s Financial Services Sector

August 2025

The "Compliance Challenges and Solutions for Hong Kong’s Financial Services Sector" report, produced by CUBE and PwC Hong Kong, explores the evolving regulatory landscape of Hong Kong’s financial services sector. It outlines the surge in regulatory issuances, with 1,152 actionable updates since August 2020, driven by increased oversight from regulators like the HKMA, SFC, IA, and MPFA. Key challenges include managing the pace of regulatory change, addressing inefficiencies in manual processes, and adapting to new rules in areas like AML/CFT, virtual assets, and sustainable finance. It also emphasises the transformative potential of intelligent automation, such as AI-driven regulatory intelligence, to streamline compliance, reduce errors, and optimise resource allocation. Tailored for compliance professionals, risk managers, and senior executives, this report offers practical insights to navigate Hong Kong’s complex regulatory environment, fostering resilience and sustainable growth.

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