HONGKONG
Hong Kong Green Bonds Lock in 4.75% Rate as Inflation Stays Muted
HKMA confirms fifth interest payment for retail green bonds at 4.75% fixed rate, as Hong Kong inflation averages just 1.28% over six months.
Hong Kong Credit Card Numbers Surge 38% in 2025 as Digital Payments Boom
HKMA Q4 2025 data shows 28.99 million credit cards in circulation, up 38.4% year-over-year. Transaction values hit HK$311.6 billion amid strong retail spending.
Hong Kong Regulator Wins Global Award for AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Campaign
HKMA's unconventional approach to crypto and financial fraud prevention earns Central Banking Award as Hong Kong fraud cases drop 2.9% in 2025.
Hong Kong Family Offices Eye Impact Investing as HKMA Maps Growth Strategy
HKMA report reveals 91% of family offices invested in Hong Kong, with impact investing expected to jump from 30% to 43% as the city targets 220 new offices by 2028.
Hong Kong Expands AI Sandbox to Cover Entire Financial Sector
Four Hong Kong financial regulators launch GenA.I. Sandbox++ covering banking, securities, insurance and MPF sectors with free GPU computing access until June 2026.
Hong Kong RMB Bond Tender Sees 11.4x Oversubscription Amid Yuan Push
HKMA's 1-year RMB government bond tender draws RMB11.4 billion in bids for RMB1 billion offering, signaling strong institutional appetite for offshore yuan assets.
Hong Kong Banks Extend Loan Relief for Tai Po Fire Victims Through November 2026
HKMA and 28 retail banks announce extended mortgage grace periods and new housing assistance measures for Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by deadly November 2025 fire.
HKMA Deploys AI in 2026 Anti-Fraud Push Targeting Digital Payments
Hong Kong's central bank launches AI-powered anti-fraud campaign with electronic lai-see warnings as CNY phishing scams surge via messaging apps.
UAE Central Bank Joins Hong Kong's CMU to Access Chinese Capital Markets
CBUAE becomes member of Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, gaining direct access to mainland Chinese debt markets as bilateral digital asset cooperation deepens.
HKMA Schedules HK$1.2B Exchange Fund Notes Tender for February 20
Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces 2-year Exchange Fund Notes tender offering HK$1.2 billion at 2.23% interest rate, with settlement on February 23, 2026.
Hong Kong RMB Bond Tender Sees 14x Oversubscription as Yuan Demand Surges
HKMA's 2-year RMB government bond tender attracts RMB13.98 billion in bids for just RMB1 billion on offer, signaling strong institutional appetite for yuan assets.
Hong Kong Expands Electronic Property Payment System to Secondary Market
HKMA extends PAPT electronic payment system to secondary residential property sales from Feb 28, building on 15,000+ refinancing transactions since 2022 launch.
HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Websites Targeting Hong Kong Crypto Investors
Hong Kong's central bank alerts public to fake HKMA websites using 'ensemble' domains to lure victims into fraudulent account openings.
HKMA Launches Fintech 2030 Blueprint With Quantum and AI Focus
Hong Kong's central bank unveils new fintech framework targeting quantum computing readiness, advanced AI applications, and DLT security standards for banks.
HKMA Survey Shows Hong Kong SME Credit Conditions Stabilizing in Q4 2025
Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports 70% of SMEs now perceive easier or similar bank credit approval, up from 59% last quarter, signaling improved lending sentiment.
