AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFire Accountability: An inquiry found a lit cigarette most likely caused the Wang Fuk Court blaze that killed 168 people. The housing chief resigned, officials apologised, and the government announced tighter oversight of building repairs and measures against bid-rigging. Financial Governance: The HKMA launched Project SAGE to guide the responsible use of AI agents in financial services, including rules for verifying agent identity and managing risks. Legal Hub: Hong Kong Legal Week opened with the launch of UNIDROIT’s first office outside Rome, bolstering the city’s push to attract international legal work. Election Watch: Nominations have been validated for 31 contested Election Committee subsectors, with voting set for November 22. Legislation: LegCo is due to consider a bill on crypto-asset reporting and amended international tax standards on November 4.
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