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Hong Kong Mortgage Applications Drop 24% in July 2026, HK$44.8B Approved
Hong Kong mortgage applications fell 24% in July 2026 to 9,212, as market activity cooled from June. Mortgage approvals dropped 11.4% to HK$44.8 billion.
Hong Kong Deposits Rise 0.9% in July 2026, RMB Activity Jumps
HKMA reports 0.9% rise in deposits for July 2026; RMB deposits increase 2.9% to RMB1.13T, cross-border trade remittance hits RMB1.38T.
Hong Kong Launches GenA.I. Sandbox++ with 36 AI Use Cases
Hong Kong regulators unveil 36 AI-driven use cases in GenA.I. Sandbox++, targeting financial innovation and responsible AI autonomy.
HKMA Taskforce Explores $180B Financing for Northern Metropolis
HKMA-led taskforce discusses $180B financing models to accelerate Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong's innovation hub project.
HKMA Reports 2.1% Drop in Credit Card Receivables for Q2 2026
HKMA's Q2 2026 credit card lending data shows a 2.1% decline in receivables to HK$154.6B, with charge-off and delinquency ratios remaining stable.
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 Reopens 7-Year RMB Bond, Yield at 1.656%
HKMA issues RMB1.25B in reopened 7-year government bonds at 1.656% yield, with strong demand showing a 4.81 bid-to-cover ratio.
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 Sells HK$1.75B in 5-Year Bonds, Yield at 3.27%
HKMA re-opens 5-year HKSAR bonds, issuing HK$1.75B at 3.27% yield with strong 4.65 bid-to-cover ratio.
HKMA and DFSA to Host Key Climate Finance Conference on Sep 10
Hong Kong and Dubai regulators co-host climate finance event to drive sustainable transition. Key focus: Asia-Middle East collaboration.