Hong Kong

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sets 2.50% Interest Rate for Retail Green Bonds
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sets 2.50% Interest Rate for Retail Green Bonds

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced a 2.50% interest rate for the fifth interest payment of its retail green bonds series due in 2025.

Hong Kong SME Credit Conditions Show Slight Improvement in Q3 2024
Hong Kong

Hong Kong SME Credit Conditions Show Slight Improvement in Q3 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a slight improvement in SME credit conditions for Q3 2024, with fewer businesses facing tighter credit approval stances.

Animoca Brands Unveils GEN3 Playground Event in Hong Kong to Explore Web3 Innovations
Hong Kong

Animoca Brands Unveils GEN3 Playground Event in Hong Kong to Explore Web3 Innovations

Animoca Brands is set to launch its first consumer Web3 event, GEN3 Playground, at Hong Kong's K11 Musea on November 2, 2024, offering immersive digital experiences.

HKMA and PIF Forge $1 Billion Investment Fund to Boost Hong Kong-Saudi Economic Ties
Hong Kong

HKMA and PIF Forge $1 Billion Investment Fund to Boost Hong Kong-Saudi Economic Ties

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Public Investment Fund sign an MoU to establish a $1 billion investment fund, focusing on key industries like manufacturing and renewables.

Hong Kong Mortgage Market Faces Decline in September 2024
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Mortgage Market Faces Decline in September 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a significant decline in mortgage applications and loans in September 2024, with a notable drop in financing for both primary and secondary market transactions.

Hong Kong Sees Surge in Negative Equity Residential Mortgage Loans
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sees Surge in Negative Equity Residential Mortgage Loans

Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a significant rise in residential mortgage loans in negative equity, reaching 40,713 cases at the end of September 2024.

Polygon (MATIC) Drives Innovation in Hong Kong's Crypto-Friendly Environment
Hong Kong

Polygon (MATIC) Drives Innovation in Hong Kong's Crypto-Friendly Environment

Polygon (MATIC) is at the forefront of Hong Kong's drive to become a leading crypto innovation hub, backed by regulatory clarity and groundbreaking projects like stablecoins and asset tokenization.

HKMA Advances Tokenization and Cross-Border FinTech Collaborations at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024
Hong Kong

HKMA Advances Tokenization and Cross-Border FinTech Collaborations at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority unveils initiatives at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024, focusing on tokenization, cross-border payments, and data-driven financial solutions.

Hong Kong and Thailand Collaborate on Cross-Border Tokenisation Initiatives
Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Thailand Collaborate on Cross-Border Tokenisation Initiatives

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank of Thailand are partnering to explore cross-border tokenisation use cases, enhancing financial innovation and interoperability.

HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Websites and Emails Targeting Dah Sing Bank Customers
Hong Kong

HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Websites and Emails Targeting Dah Sing Bank Customers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues a warning about fraudulent websites and phishing emails targeting Dah Sing Bank customers, urging public vigilance.