Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is proposing a set of capital rules that would steer insurance capital toward cryptocurrencies and government-backed infrastructure projects, according to a proposal seen by Bloomberg.
Under the draft framework, the Hong Kong Insurance Authority would apply a 100% risk charge to insurers’ exposure to crypto assets, according to the document dated Dec. 4.
Stablecoin investments would be assessed risk charges corresponding to their underlying fiat currency, provided the stablecoins are regulated within Hong Kong’s jurisdiction.
The proposal, which remains subject to revision, is expected to be released for public consultation from February through April, after which the regulator plans to submit the measures for legislative consideration.
In a statement to Bloomberg, the Insurance Authority said it began reviewing its risk-based capital regime earlier this year with the goal of supporting both the insurance sector and broader economic development.
The Block has reached out to the regulator for further information.
The move comes as Hong Kong accelerates efforts to position itself as a crypto hub. Authorities have rolled out licensing frameworks for virtual asset trading platforms and stablecoin issuers.
In November, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission also released circulars aimed at enhancing liquidity and expanding product offerings for local crypto exchanges, allowing them to tap global liquidity through shared order books.
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