The regulator’s first survey of large financial firms highlights rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, growing interest in agentic systems and the need for stronger governance as applications become more autonomous.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has published findings from its first Large Firm AI Readiness Survey, highlighting how major financial institutions in Hong Kong are deploying artificial intelligence across their operations and the challenges they face in scaling its use responsibly. The survey covered 20 large financial firms with 78 affiliated licensed corporations in Hong Kong Conducted between July and August 2026, the survey covered 20 large financial firms with