Hong Kong Monetary Authority
SME credit approval stance eases to 78 percent in second quarter
Hong Kong small and medium-sized enterprises reported broadly stable credit conditions in the second quarter of 2026.
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Negative equity mortgages drop 61.9 percent to 4,356 cases
Hong Kong residential mortgage loans in negative equity dropped 61.9 percent to 4,356 cases at the end of June 2026.
Hong Kong dollar interbank rates track Fed hold at 3.5 percent
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority confirmed that local financial markets continue operating in an orderly manner after the Federal Reserve kept its target rate at 3.5-3.75 percent.
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CMU links with SIX and launches equity post-trade services
Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit has established a direct linkage with Swiss exchange operator SIX and launched its first equity post-trade services on July 29, 2026.
Quantum preparedness index debuts at 2.3 ahead of 2030 target
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched a quantum preparedness whitepaper and index on July 27, 2026.
Banks score 2.3 on quantum preparedness index
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published its first whitepaper on quantum computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography on July 27, 2026.
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Geoeconomic uncertainty weighs on Hong Kong corporate investment
A Hong Kong Monetary Authority study reveals that negative corporate sentiment towards geoeconomic uncertainty has rebounded since 2022, prompting exposed firms to curb capital expenditure and hiring.
Banking complaints rise 22 percent in first half of 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority received 2,310 banking complaints in the first half of 2026, a 22 percent increase year-on-year.
Coin collection schedule set for August through October 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced the new service schedule for its two coin collection carts, covering the period from August 17 to October 25, 2026.
HKMC expands Retire 3 referral network with BOC Life
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) has expanded its referral network for the "HKMC Retire 3" products.
Geoeconomic shifts, tech disruption elevate financial risks
Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, warned that fundamental structural shifts are reshaping global financial stability risks.
New Hong Kong platform to trade fixed income and currencies
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have welcomed a new electronic fixed income and currency (FIC) trading platform in Hong Kong.