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Aseanplus News 22 Oct 2024 | 09:45 AM

AI, geopolitics, climate risk and private credit on bankers’ minds at HKMA’s global summit

‘We want to discuss how to navigate these changes and build resilience within the institutions to withstand any shocks,’ HKMA’s Eddie Yue says

Markets 9 Apr 2024 | 06:09 AM

HKMA CEO says Hong Kong considering 'deepening' some connect schemes with China

HONG KONG: Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Chief Executive Eddie Yue said on Tuesday that Hong Kong was considering 'deepening' some of the investment connection schemes between the city and mainland China.

Aseanplus News 24 Dec 2022 | 04:08 AM

Hong Kong financial sector ‘urgently’ needs help with measurement of climate risks, HKMA report says

Hong Kong financial institutions face significant challenges measuring climate risk, including a lack of both available data and standardised measurement methodologies, which could hinder their operations, according to a report from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).

World 27 Oct 2022 | 04:40 PM

Survey results of BIS reaffirms Hong Kong's position as major int'l financial center: HKMA

HONG KONG, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The results of the 2022 Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Turnover have reaffirmed Hong Kong's position as a major international financial center, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said Thursday.

Forex 6 Oct 2020 | 10:21 AM

HKMA sells HK$1.16bil as currency hits strong end of trading band

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$1.163 billion ($150.06 million) into the market in Hong Kong trading hours after the local currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according to data released by the HKMA.

Aseanplus News 6 June 2020 | 04:08 AM

HKMA sells HK$8.758 billion after HKD rises to trading limit

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced on Saturday (June 6) that it sold HK$8.758 billion ($1.13 billion) worth of Hong Kong dollars on Friday after the currency hit the strong end of its trading band against the US dollar.

Economy 19 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Hong Kong slashes rates tracking the Fed

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) yesterday cut its base interest rate charged via the overnight discount window by 25 basis points (bps) to 4.75%, tracking a move by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Aseanplus News 10 Aug 2024 | 09:35 AM

Hong Kong rules out more virtual banks, citing need for ‘healthy development’ of sector

The HKMA proposes renaming ‘virtual banks’ as ‘digital banks’ to reflect their innovative nature

Aseanplus News 1 Feb 2025 | 11:20 AM

Year of the Snake: Hong Kong firms use lai see envelopes as marketing tool in digital era

HSBC and ICBC (Asia) promote milestones using lai see envelopes, while the newly rebranded Hong Kong Gold Exchange sends out 60,000 red packets

Aseanplus News 11 Nov 2024 | 01:14 PM

Hong Kong residential property prices to rebound next year, though unsold inventory looms

‘We expect Hong Kong home prices to be up 5 per cent in 2025,’ says Praveen Choudhary of Morgan Stanley

Banking 21 Mar 2024 | 06:35 AM

Hong Kong central bank keeps key rate unchanged, tracking Fed move

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) left its base rate charged through the overnight discount window unchanged at 5.75% on Thursday, tracking a move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep rates steady.

Aseanplus News 13 Oct 2023 | 10:35 AM

Hong Kong to use three-pronged approach to fight growing fraud

HONG KONG (China Daily/Asia News Network): The Hong Kong Monetary Authority pledged to combat financial fraud by requiring banks to share information, monitor financial transactions in real-time, and provide customer alerts when the number of cases of financial fraud in Hong Kong is increasing.

Internet 9 Oct 2024 | 09:00 AM

Should Hong Kong banks pay you back if you are the victim of a financial scam?

About HK$4.5bil in losses have been incurred from scam and fraud cases in Hong Kong in the first six months of 2024.

Banking 2 May 2024 | 05:11 AM

Hong Kong central bank keeps key rate unchanged, tracks Fed move

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) kept its base rate charged through the overnight discount window unchanged at 5.75% on Thursday, tracking a move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep rates steady.

World 20 Sept 2024 | 04:34 PM

Various sectors say interest rate cut beneficial to Hong Kong economy

HONG KONG, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday reduced its base interest rate to 5.25 percent, which is widely considered to be conducive to enhancing Hong Kong's business environment and the business development of local enterprises.

Internet 1 Oct 2024 | 06:00 AM

Cybersecurity threats jump in Hong Kong, as victims lose money to scammers, survey finds

Scams are the most common online threat in Hong Kong, causing lost money or time for nearly two thirds of the victims, a new report says.

Banking 14 Dec 2023 | 03:46 AM

Hong Kong central bank leaves interest rate unchanged, tracks Fed

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday left its base rate charged through the overnight discount window unchanged at 5.75%, tracking a move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep rates steady.

Economy 15 June 2023 | 11:00 PM

HK pauses rate hike cycle following US decision

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) held its base rate steady at 5.5% yesterday after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) paused its interest rate hiking cycle for the first time in 15 months.

Banking 2 Nov 2023 | 02:50 AM

Hong Kong central bank leaves interest rate unchanged, tracking Fed move

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday left its base rate charged through the overnight discount window unchanged at 5.75%, tracking a move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep rates steady.

Business 1 Feb 2024 | 03:36 AM

Hong Kong central bank leaves interest rate unchanged, tracks Fed

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday left its base rate charged through the overnight discount window unchanged at 5.75%, in line with the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates steady.

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