HONG KONG
HKMA Reopens 5-Year RMB Bonds, Allots RMB1.25B at 1.529%
Hong Kong Monetary Authority reopens 5-year RMB HKSAR government bonds, issuing RMB1.25 billion with a 1.529% average yield amid strong demand.
HKMA Announces HK$1.2B 2-Year Exchange Fund Notes Tender
HKMA to tender HK$1.2B 2-year Exchange Fund Notes on August 21, 2026, offering a 3.00% yield with settlement on August 24.
HKMA to Reopen 7-Year RMB Bonds with Tender on Aug 13, 2026
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to hold a RMB1.25B tender for 7-year bonds on Aug 13, supporting infrastructure financing and offshore RMB markets.
HKMCA Partners with BOC Life to Expand Annuity Plan Reach
HKMC Annuity Limited partners with BOC Life to broaden access to its retirement-focused annuity plan, reinforcing its role in Hong Kong's public finance strategy.
HKMA to Tender $1.5B HONIA-Indexed Notes on Aug. 12
HKMA announces tender of HK$1.5B 1-year HONIA-indexed floating rate notes under Infrastructure Bond Programme, set for Aug. 12, 2026.
HKMA Survey: 78% of SMEs Report Stable or Easier Credit Conditions in Q2 2026
HKMA's Q2 2026 SME survey shows 78% perceive stable or easier credit, with slight uptick in tightened credit lines and lower success rates for new loan applications.
Hong Kong FPS Scheduled Downtime for System Upgrade on Aug 9
Hong Kong's Faster Payment System (FPS) will undergo a planned system enhancement on August 9, 2026, impacting payment services for 10 hours.
Hong Kong Mortgages in Negative Equity Drop 61.9% by June 2026
Negative equity residential mortgages in Hong Kong fell sharply to 4,356 cases by June 2026, reflecting a 61.9% drop from Q1, HKMA data shows.
Hong Kong Mortgage Approvals Surge 25.8% in June 2026
Hong Kong's mortgage approvals hit HK$50.6B in June, rising 25.8% MoM, signaling a recovery in the property market.
Hong Kong Dollar Deposits Rise 0.9% in June 2026, HKMA Reports
Hong Kong's total deposits grew 0.1% in June 2026, with HK dollar deposits up 0.9% and renminbi deposits falling 3.6%, per HKMA data.
HKMA’s CMU Links With SIX, Launches Equity Post-Trade Services
HKMA's CMU connects with Switzerland's SIX and debuts equity post-trade services, marking a leap in Hong Kong's financial infrastructure.
HKMA to Reopen 1-Year RMB Bond Tender on July 23, 2026
Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces RMB0.75B 1-year bond tender re-opening, offering 1.71% interest, with settlement on July 27, 2026.
HKMA Announces HK$0.75B Tender for 3-Year HKD Bonds on July 22
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to tender HK$0.75B in 3-year HKD institutional bonds on July 22. Bonds mature Dec 2029 with 3.23% yield.
Hong Kong Deposit Protection Scheme Covers HK$3.6T in 2025-26
HKDPB Annual Report 2025-26 reveals record HK$3.6 trillion deposits covered, with public confidence at 86.7% ahead of scheme's 20th anniversary.
HKMA, PBOC Back New Trading Platform to Bolster Hong Kong FIC Markets
The PBOC, HKMA, and SFC are spearheading a new electronic fixed income and currency trading platform in Hong Kong to enhance market efficiency and RMB internationalisation.