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 launches new credit reference operating model

Credit Data Smart will guide the collection of credit as future reference to loan providers.
18 hours ago

Hong Kong launches new credit reference operating model

Credit Data Smart will guide the collection of credit as future reference to loan providers.
18 hours ago

BOCHK warns against phishing website

The fake login page intends to steal customers’ data, BOCHK said.
4 days ago

Hang Seng Bank joins HKMA's Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency Project

The project will expand the use of tokenised money in Hong Kong.

AlipayHK warns of phishing messages

There are individuals sending out messages claiming to be from AlipayHK.

HKMA reprimands TNG Asia for inadequate compliance systems

The HKMA has reprimanded and ordered TNG to pay a pecuniary penalty of HK$1.6m for contravening section 8Q of the PSSVFO.

Hong Kong, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment service

HSBC and Bangkok Bank serve as settlement banks.

Foreign currency reserves hit US$416b in September

It increased from the US$415.7b record in September.

Total loans in Hong Kong down 1.7% in August

Total deposits rose by 0.6% during the month, however.

Hong Kong imposes changes to mortgage insurance plan

Previously, mortgage insurance was only for properties under construction with a property value of up to HK$6m.

HKMA retains base rate at 5.75%

The move was in response to the Fed holding its interest rates steady.

BOCHK warns of 9 fraudulent websites, phishing email

It has reported the case to local authorities.

BEA warns against 16 fraudulent websites

It has reported these sites to the local police and the HKMA.

Foreign currency reserves hit US$418.4b in August

It fell from the US$421.6b record in July.

Hong Kong imposes six-month ban on Chan Ka Hey for fabrication

To deceive the insurer and his employing bank, Hey fabricated a new DDA form with a cut-out of the client’s signature, without consent.

Foreign currency reserves hit US$421.6b in July

It rose from the US$417.3b record in June.

HKMA raises its base rate to 5.75%

The new rate took effect on 27 July.