Q&A: John O'Neill, group head of digital assets and currencies at HSBC

Hong Kong issues record digital green bond

The HK$20bn issuance, denominated in multiple currencies, is a global record for the largest digital bond.

September 29, 2026

Institutional investors edge closer to adopting stablecoins in Hong Kong

With the HKMA close to issuing licences, yuan-linked stablecoins could help boost the internationalisation of the Chinese currency.

March 17, 2026

Third Hong Kong government digital bond issuance expected: Paul Chan

The city will “regularise” the issuance of tokenised bonds, according to Hong Kong's financial secretary at his latest Budget speech; Chan is expecting GDP growth of 2% to 3% in 2025.

February 26, 2025

Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation prices record HK$12bn digital bond

HKMC’s inaugural public digital bond is the largest digital bond issuance globally to date and the first from a public-sector entity in Hong Kong.

June 14, 2026

Baillie Gifford sets-up fully native tokenised bond fund in Hong Kong

The asset manager's blockchain-native bond fund marks another milestone in Hong Kong's push to build regulated tokenised capital markets.

July 15, 2026

Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026: Mirae moves beyond pilots with $12.5m Solana issuance

The securities firm plans further tokenised issuances in 2027 as it looks to expand institutional distribution and develop digital settlement capabilities.

November 03, 2026