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.
Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
The bank does not have authorization to carry a banking business in Hong Kong.
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%.
ZA Bank reports HK$548m net revenue and narrows losses by 42%
Net interest income is 86% higher in 2024.
Hong Kong deposits up 0.8% in March
HKD and total deposits rose, but renminbi deposits declined.
Hong Kong mortgages in negative equity rose to over 40,700 in March
The three-month delinquency ratio rose slightly.
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.
Hong Kong green financing steering group unveils 2025 priorities
The group group is led by the HKMA and the SFC.
Commentary
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