HKMA and HKUST launch PQC Toolkit for bank quantum preparedness
HKMA and HKUST have launched a Post-Quantum Cryptography Toolkit to help banks assess exposure, set governance and plan transitions.
HKMA launches Project SAGE on agentic finance, names expert group
Hong Kong's HKMA launched Project SAGE to support agentic finance and formed an expert group to examine governance, identity and standards.
HKMA expands Project Ensemble to 24/7 tokenised settlement
Hong Kong’s HKMA said Ensemble TX can now support 24/7 interbank settlement in tokenised central bank money, with more banks and pioneers involved.
HKMA: Hong Kong mortgage applications fell 10.5% in September
Hong Kong mortgage applications, approvals and drawdowns declined in September, while outstanding mortgage loans edged up and delinquency stayed low.
HKMA says negative-equity mortgages fell to 3,819 at end-September
HKMA said negative-equity residential mortgages fell to 3,819 cases at end-September 2026, while the delinquency ratio rose to 1.34%.
HKMC reports HK$3 billion interim profit as debt issuance rises
HKMC said interim profit after tax rose to HK$3.0 billion in 1H 2026, supported by annuity and reverse mortgage accounting effects and higher investment income.
HKMA names 12 Primary Liquidity Providers, lifts RMB repo support
HKMA named 12 banks as Primary Liquidity Providers for Hong Kong’s offshore RMB market and raised dedicated repo support to RMB22 billion.
HKMA schedules RMB750 million reopening of HKSAR bond issue
HKMA will reopen issue 03GB2807001 on Oct. 22, offering RMB750 million of HKSAR institutional bonds due July 28, 2028.
HKMA launches ART framework for responsible AI adoption in banking
HKMA introduced its ART framework to guide responsible AI use in banking, alongside updated guidance, a data-sharing platform and Sandbox++ testing.
HKMA welcomes launch of Chongqing-Hong Kong data validation platform
Hong Kong and Chongqing launched a cross-boundary data validation platform using blockchain and hash values to support banking use cases.