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 to rename ‘virtual banks’ to ‘digital banks’
                                                                                 
                    
                    The bank will set-out new guidelines shortly.
                
                                
            Hong Kong to rename ‘virtual banks’ to ‘digital banks’
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The bank will set-out new guidelines shortly.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    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.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong, Macau establish direct link for bond clearing and settlement
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Investors in Macao and Hong Kong will benefit from the arrangement.
                    
                                        
                    
                HKMA suspends banker for signature forgery on deposit form
                                                                                                 
                        
                        He photocopied a customer's signature on a time deposit application form.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong fines WeChat Pay HK for legal breaches
                                                                                                 
                        
                        WeChat Pay Hong Kong self-reported the case.
                    
                                        
                    
                BOCHK warns against suspicious SMS messages
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It reminded customers that it will only send messages starting with a “#”.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong central bank launches gen AI sandbox
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Banks are encouraged to make full use of the sandbox.
                    
                                        
                    
                HKMA preparing law amendments for proposed two-tier bankings system
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The central bank has published results of its consultation and new parameters added.
                    
                                        
                    
                HKMA rules out new virtual banking licenses
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Competition is keen in the market and enquiries have declined.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK virtual banks' record 2.2 million depositors by end-2023
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Hong Kong's eight licensed virtual banks experienced modest growth over the past three years.
                    
                                        
                    
                Less Hong Kong SMEs find credit approval more difficult in Q2
                                                                                                 
                        
                        But more SMEs now find securing debt “easier” as well.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong banks expand fraud alert system to retail transactions
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Customers will receive alerts for “high fraud risk” fund transfers, amongst others.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong, China ink MOU for linkage of fast payments systems
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Central bankers also discussed financial cooperation between their markets.
                    
                                        
                    
                Eddie Yue reappointed chief exec of Hong Kong central bank
                                                                                                 
                        
                        His annual fixed pay is $7.4m for the five-year term.