Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Hong Kong’s monetary authority maintained its base rate at 4% following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its key rate unchanged. The US stock market slumped, raising concerns about the Fed's ability to control inflation.

Hong Kong’s monetary authority (HKMA) maintained its base rate at 4% following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its key rate unchanged. The US stock market slumped, with the Dow Jones falling 1,152 points, as concerns grew over the Fed’s ability to control inflation.

Hong Kong's Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has linked its Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) platform with Switzerland's SIX stock exchange, providing direct access to Swiss and Spanish securities markets. The HKMA also launched equity post-trade services on the CMU platform for the first time.

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reported a 37% decline in first-half earnings to HK$134.7 billion due to losses in Hong Kong equities and weaker bond returns. The Hong Kong stock portfolio shifted from a HK$22.9 billion gain to an HK$11.8 billion loss compared to the prior year.

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reported a 37% decline in first-half earnings due to losses in Hong Kong equities and weaker bond returns. Earnings fell to HK$134.7 billion from a record HK$214 billion in 2025, with the stock portfolio shifting from a HK$22.9 billion gain to an HK$11.8 billion loss.

Hong Kong's banking sector aims to be fully prepared for quantum-related security risks by 2030 as the city expands tokenized finance. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is leading efforts to address these threats.

Hong Kong’s banking sector is in the early stages of preparing for quantum computing cybersecurity risks. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched its first Quantum Preparedness Index (QPI), which scored the sector 2.3 out of 10, indicating foundational work remains.

Hong Kong’s banking sector is in the early stages of preparing for quantum computing threats, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), which launched the Quantum Preparedness Index (QPI) with a score of 2.3 out of 10 for the sector.

The article argues that the yuan's global adoption hinges on market-driven factors rather than political efforts. It highlights that practical usage by entities like treasurers in Jakarta or banks in Riyadh, through funding and investment at predictable costs, will determine its international success. Current progress appears stronger in policy discussions than in actual financial operations.

Hong Kong launched an updated RMB Business Facility with a 150% larger quota, enhancing the use of the Chinese currency in global business. The facility, managed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, allows banks to borrow yuan at the Shanghai three-month interbank offered rate.

Hong Kong launched an updated RMB Business Facility with a 150% larger quota to enhance global yuan usage. The facility, managed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, allows banks to borrow yuan at lower Shanghai interbank rates.

Hong Kong will expand its yuan facilities for banks by 150% to US$73.6 billion starting this Friday. The city will also introduce a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system to promote yuan trading, as announced by local market regulators.

Hong Kong is expanding its yuan facilities by 150% to US$73.6 billion to meet international demand, effective this Friday. The city is also introducing a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system to promote yuan trading, as announced by local market regulators.

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) CEO highlights the critical role of regulators in shaping AI's impact on finance, emphasizing the need for infrastructure innovation to keep pace with virtual assets' programmable and borderless nature. The article contrasts advanced regulatory technology programs in some jurisdictions with outdated methods in others, noting challenges in compliance and the growing integration of tokenized assets into traditional finance.

Hong Kong's HKMA chief warns of AI bubble risks and quantum computer threats to financial systems, while emphasizing efforts to expand yuan internationalization.

Hong Kong’s financial authorities urged banks to expand the use of the yuan in corporate financing, investment, and cross-border trade to strengthen Hong Kong's position as an offshore hub against Shanghai and Singapore. HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue called for deeper integration of the yuan in daily trade settlements and other financial activities.

Mainland customers can still open bank accounts in Hong Kong, but banks must implement new checks to ensure compliance. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated that the banking industry is following new regulatory requirements to maintain an orderly process.

Mainland customers can still open bank accounts in Hong Kong, but banks must implement stringent checks to ensure compliance. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated that the banking industry is following new regulatory requirements to maintain an orderly process.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has implemented new bank rules for opening accounts. The article includes a photograph of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s de facto central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has formed a Tokenised Bond Expert Group with 21 institutions, including banks, law firms, and crypto companies, to address legal and regulatory barriers for tokenized bonds. The initiative aims to move beyond pilot projects and promote wider adoption by private issuers.

Hong Kong’s de facto central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has formed a Tokenised Bond Expert Group comprising 21 institutions from banks, law firms, market infrastructure providers, and digital asset companies to address legal and regulatory hurdles for tokenised bonds. The initiative aims to move beyond pilot projects and encourage wider adoption by private issuers.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the formation of an expert group to advance the development of tokenized bonds. JPMorgan and HSBC are involved in the initiative.

Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks are replacing burnt cash for residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, following emergency measures introduced by the city’s Monetary Authority and lenders to support victims of the November fire. The financial losses became evident as residents returned to collect belongings during a 15-day government operation.