Hong Kong
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.