Hong Kong Mortgage Market Sees Uptick in Applications for January 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a 3.3% increase in mortgage applications for January 2025, while approved loans decrease by 2.1% to HK$25 billion.
Hong Kong's January 2025 Monetary Statistics Show Positive Trends
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports an increase in total deposits and renminbi deposits in January 2025, indicating positive economic trends.
HKMA Alerts Public on Risks of Offshore Payment Card Advertisements
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public against advertisements promoting account openings or payment card applications with unregulated overseas entities.
Hong Kong Successfully Reopens 3-Year HKD Government Bonds with High Demand
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the successful reopening of 3-year HKD HKSAR Government Bonds, attracting HK$9.32 billion in bids against a HK$2 billion issuance.
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT to Launch HKD-Backed Stablecoin
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT are forming a joint venture to issue a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar, pending regulatory approval.
Hong Kong Credit Card Lending Increases by 7.9% in Q4 2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a 7.9% rise in credit card receivables for Q4 2024, driven by festive spending and tax payments.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Conduct Tender for 2-Year Exchange Fund Notes in February 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announces a tender for 2-year Exchange Fund Notes on February 21, 2025, offering HK$1,200 million with an interest rate of 3.34% per annum.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Reopen 2-Year RMB Government Bonds
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will hold a tender for the reopening of 2-year RMB government bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Programme on February 13, 2025.
Hong Kong to Re-Open 10-Year RMB Bonds with February Tender
The HKMA has announced a tender for the re-opening of 10-year RMB HKSAR Government Bonds, set to occur on February 13, 2025, with a settlement date on February 17, 2025.
Hong Kong Welcomes New Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs
Bosera Asset Management launches Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong, marking a significant step in the crypto market's integration with traditional finance.