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 credit card values up 8.4% to $34.91b in Q1
Hong Kong credit card values up 8.4% to $34.91b in Q1
The number of debit card transactions fell although the value rose.
5 days ago
Hong Kong, China launch Payment Connect for faster cross-border payments
Supported services include instant remittance services, amongst others.
5 days ago
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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong’s total loans down 2.8% in 2024
Loans for use outside Hong Kong dropped by 1.3% in December.
Home loans in negative equity dropped to $25.03b in Dec 2024
The number of cases fell, but the three-month delinquency ratio rose.
Hong Kong’s total deposits up 7.1% in 2024
Renminbi deposits fell, whilst RMB remittance rose in December.
Employment, not prices, to weigh on Hong Kong banks’ loans
Banks will face ‘minor but manageable’ pressure on such portfolios.
DBS welcomes deepening financial market ties between Hong Kong, China
It will broaden overseas investment channels for mainland institutional investors, a DBS managing director said.
Hong Kong launches incubator for banks’ adoption of DLT
Tokenised deposits will be a core focus upon the incubator’s inception.
Nanyang Commercial Bank warns against fraudulent websites
It has reported the case to authorities.
Hong Kong central bank warns against unauthorized finance firm
The firm reportedly does not have authorization to take deposits.
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