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.

HKMA adds new spatial dataset via Open API

It includes details on five types of self-service banking machines of 20 retail banks.

HKMA fines CITIC HK$4m over anti-money laundering breaches

The bank failed to generate alerts for suspicious transactions between November 2015 and July 2018.

HKMA holds public consultation on proposed banking ordinance enhancements

It aims to align local regulations with international standards.

Hong Kong total deposits up 5.8% YTD in October

Hong Kong dollar deposits grew, but renminbi remittances fell.

HKMA launches digital bond grant scheme to boost digital securities market

Issuers of eligible digital bonds may receive a maximum grant of $2.5m.

Hong Kong central bank welcomes complete migration to Credit Data Smart

Banks and lenders now operate under a multiple credit reference agencies model.

Hong Kong’s digital banks play crucial role in developing the fintech ecosystem

Public acceptance of digital banks is increasing in the city.

Hang Seng Bank eyes Middle East expansion

Its two subsidiaries already have collaborations planned in Saudi Arabia.

HSBC, Ant Int’l complete HKD cross-bank test transactions

The use case integrates HSBC and Hang Seng’s networks with Ant’s Whale platform.

Over 97% of Hong Kongers trust digital banks’ security measures

Digital bank account holders are willing to open more accounts with other digital banks.

Hong Kong unveils sustainable finance action agenda

Banks are required to achieve net zero in their operations by 2030.

HK central bank, banking assoc express support for banking integrity charter

The HKMA and HKAB co-hosted the launching ceremony with ICAC.

Hong Kong deposits see modest growth in August, up 1.1% YoY

Year-to-date, total deposits have grown by 5.0%.

Hong Kong stored value transactions up 4.6% in Q2

A total of 2 billion transactions were made between April to June 2024.

Bank of Singapore flags fraudulent app

It has reported the matter to the Hong Kong police.