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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Announces Results of RMB Sovereign Bond Tenders
HKMA releases tender results for 2-year RMB Sovereign Bonds.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports April Foreign Currency Reserves
HKMA releases data on Hong Kong's foreign currency reserves and liquidity for April 2024.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Issue Renminbi Sovereign Bonds
HKMA announces issuance of Renminbi Sovereign Bonds through its Central Moneymarkets Unit.
HKMA Warns Public About Phishing Messages Linked to ICBC (Asia)
HKMA alerts public to phishing messages related to ICBC (Asia).
HKMA Strengthens Financial Ties with Malaysia
HKMA delegation visited Malaysia to enhance financial collaboration.
HKMA Forms "Project Ensemble Architecture Community" to Shape Tokenization Standards
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has established the "Project Ensemble Architecture Community" to promote interoperability among WCCBDCs and tokenized assets, aiming for seamless interbank settlement.
Hong Kong HKMA Advances CBDC Development with Phase 2 of e-HKD Pilot
The HKMA has initiated Phase 2 of the e-HKD pilot program, focusing on the tokenization and programmability of digital currency.
HKMA Initiates Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox Program
The HKMA has announced the launch of a stablecoin issuer sandbox, a step forward for fintech innovation in Hong Kong, aligning with regulatory oversight.
HKMA Launches Project Ensemble to Bolster Tokenisation in Finance
HKMA initiates Project Ensemble, a key move to advance the tokenisation market and explore wCBDC applications in Hong Kong's financial sector.
HashKey Group Partners with HKMA on Groundbreaking wCBDC Project
HashKey Group collaborates with HKMA on a wCBDC initiative to revolutionize interbank settlements and tokenized asset management.
Hong Kong's 2024 Budget Introduces 'Regulatory Sandbox' for Stablecoin Testing
Hong Kong to launch a 'regulatory sandbox' for testing stablecoin issuance and business models, as outlined in the city's 2024 budget plan.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sets Regulatory Standards for Tokenized Products
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a circular outlining regulatory standards for institutions selling and distributing tokenized products, aiming to promote innovation, ensure consumer and investor protection, and promote due diligence, transparency, and risk management.
Swift's CBDC Connector Enters Beta Testing with Global Central Banks
Swift, a leading provider of secure financial messaging services, has announced beta testing of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) interoperability solution. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between digital and fiat-based currencies, with three central banks and over 30 financial institutions participating in the second phase of sandbox experiments. Swift's CBDC initiative aims to ensure digital currencies and tokenized assets seamlessly integrate into the financial ecosystem, preventing "digital islands" and facilitating global value transfer.
HK's Official Blockchain Platform eTradeConnect to Terminate Operations
eTradeConnect, a blockchain-based trade finance platform supported by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and twelve banks, is set to cease operations by the end of the month. Initially launched to digitalize trade documents and streamline operations, it has seen a decline in usage, leading to its impending closure.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Emphasizes AI and DLT in Fintech Roadmap
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a Fintech Promotion Roadmap, aiming to promote fintech adoption in the financial services industry. The roadmap includes key fintech sectors like Wealthtech, Insurtech, and Greentech, and introduces AI and DLT. It aligns with HKMA's "Fintech 2025" strategy.