Hong Kong Monetary Authority

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is the government authority in Hong Kong responsible for maintaining monetary and banking stability. Its main functions and responsibilities are governed by the Exchange Fund Ordinance and the Banking Ordinance and it reports to the Financial Secretary.

See below for the Latest Hong Kong Monetary Authority News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.

Morgan Stanley added to financial services providers list

105 financial institutions listed keep improving global OTC derivatives markets.

HKMA and AIIB to support emerging Asia venture capital

The partnership aims to develop innovative, green and technology-enabled infrastructure.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a partnership agreement to support venture capital (VC) in emerging markets in Asia, 26 June 2025.They will invest in a portfolio of VC funds to develop innovative technologies and business models for green and technology-enabled infrastructure in Asia’s emerging economies.“Energy transition and infrastructure development of the Global South require substantial financial investment and support from technological applications,” said Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, “together with AIIB, we will keep promoting Hong Kong’s established ecosystem for VCs and innovators across the region.”

Hong Kong, China launch Payment Connect for faster cross-border payments

Supported services include instant remittance services, amongst others.

HKMA, HKUST Business School ink MoU for applied cybersecurity research

They will explore supervisory tech and regulatory tech.

Hong Kong’s card receivables down 5.8% to $19.5b in Q1

Delinquent and rescheduled ratio was 0.42% as of end March 2025.

Credit access remains stable for SMEs in Q1

Credit approval eased or remained unchanged for SMEs.

HKMA buys $7.8b to defend Hong Kong dollar peg: report

Aggregate balance will rise to HK$116.6b on May 7, 2025.

Hong Kong deposits rose 0.8% in March

The Hong Kong dollar loan-to-deposit ratio decreased by 1.2%.

Hong Kong deposits up 0.8% in March

HKD and total deposits rose, but renminbi deposits declined.

HKMA forms expert panel for Project CargoX

The panel will guide initiatives to streamline and enhance trade finance processes.

HKMA, Cyberport launches second cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox

This comes amidst positive feedback from the inaugural launch.

Hong Kong rolls out new measures against fraud and mule accounts

The central bank will roll-out an updated platform for banks to exchange information.