Hong Kong unveils 2026 finance plan on 30 January 2026: T+1, stablecoins, 2,000t gold
On 30 January 2026, Hong Kong detailed a 2026 financial strategy spanning equity market upgrades, commodity initiatives, and digital-asset oversight. The plan contemplates a move to T+1 settlement, a live stablecoin licensing regime, gold storage capacity beyond 2,000 tonnes within three years, and adoption of the OECD crypto-asset reporting framework from 2028.