The Hong Kong SAR government gazetted the 2026 Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2)
Ordinance, specifying that stamp duty on RMB‑counter trades of dual‑counter
securities will be calculated and paid in RMB. HKEX will permit participants to
settle regulatory levies and trading‑related fees in RMB, including the SFC
transaction levy, FSTB transaction levy, the investor compensation levy
(currently suspended) and fees payable to the Exchange. HKEX said the measure
standardizes payment currency for RMB counter trades to ease global investor use
of RMB, and to help pave the way for potential inclusion of RMB counters in
Stock Connect; it will continue coordinating with regulators and market
participants to strengthen market infrastructure and expand the RMB product
ecosystem.
