Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Fourth digital green bond sale raises record HK$20 billion
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region priced HK$20 billion equivalent in digital green bonds across four currencies on September 28. The offering was oversubscribed with subscription ratios ranging from 1.3 to 11.3 times across the tranches.
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Stability report details monetary conditions and banking risks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released its Half-Yearly Monetary and Financial Stability Report for September 2026.
Retail banks extend loan grace period for Tai Po fire victims
All 28 retail banks in Hong Kong have extended the loan repayment grace period for individuals affected by the Tai Po fire by six months to the end of May 2027, the HKMA and HKAB announced on September 28.
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Silver Bond series due 2028 sets second coupon at 3.85 percent
Holders of the Silver Bond Series due 2028 will receive an annualized interest rate of 3.85 percent for their second semi-annual payment.
Yuen expands AI sandbox to 30 institutions and sets quantum target
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Deputy Chief Executive Arthur Yuen outlined supervisory priorities at the HKIB Annual Banking Conference, unveiling the GenA.I. Sandbox++ with 30 financial institutions and setting a sector-wide quantum readiness target for 2030.
Coin carts collect 1.156 billion coins worth HK$1.88 billion
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released the service schedule for its Coin Collection Programme covering October 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
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Hong Kong captures half of global digital bond issuance in H1 2026
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue outlined a four-pillar strategy to expand the bond market across renminbi liquidity, market linkages and digital assets at the Treasury Markets Summit.
Eddie Yue outlines plan to deepen offshore RMB liquidity
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue outlined initiatives to deepen offshore RMB liquidity and modernise infrastructure at the Treasury Markets Summit 2026 on September 23.
Six-month PBoC bills draw 1.37 percent coupon in HKMA tender
A total of 60 billion yuan of six-month bills was issued by the People's Bank of China at a coupon rate of 1.37 percent.
Chu prepares fintech cybersecurity baseline as 75 percent flag risk
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is developing a Fintech Cybersecurity Baseline to strengthen bank resilience, Executive Director Carmen Chu announced on September 22, 2026.
Credit card circulation rises 36.1 percent to 31.03 million
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that credit cards in circulation reached 31.03 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong SVF accounts rise 1.8 percent to 90.38 million
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that total stored value facility accounts reached 90.38 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026.