Hong Kong Expands Electronic Property Payment System to Secondary Market
HKMA extends PAPT electronic payment system to secondary residential property sales from Feb 28, building on 15,000+ refinancing transactions since 2022 launch.
HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Websites Targeting Hong Kong Crypto Investors
Hong Kong's central bank alerts public to fake HKMA websites using 'ensemble' domains to lure victims into fraudulent account openings.
HKMA Launches Fintech 2030 Blueprint With Quantum and AI Focus
Hong Kong's central bank unveils new fintech framework targeting quantum computing readiness, advanced AI applications, and DLT security standards for banks.
HKMA Survey Shows Hong Kong SME Credit Conditions Stabilizing in Q4 2025
Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports 70% of SMEs now perceive easier or similar bank credit approval, up from 59% last quarter, signaling improved lending sentiment.
Hong Kong Academy of Finance Inks Fintech Research Deal with Tsinghua PBCSF
Hong Kong and mainland China deepen financial ties as AoF and Tsinghua PBCSF sign MoU covering fintech research, talent development, and policy collaboration.
Hong Kong Reopens RMB 1.25B Government Bond Tender Amid Yuan Liquidity Push
HKMA announces Feb 5 tender for 10-year RMB bonds at 2.29% yield, part of broader China-backed effort to double yuan liquidity in Hong Kong markets.
Hong Kong Deposits Jump 11.8% in 2025 as RMB Holdings Slip
HKMA reports total deposits grew 11.8% for 2025 while December saw RMB deposits drop 4.2% to RMB960.1 billion amid corporate fund flows.
Hong Kong Negative Equity Mortgages Drop 32% as Property Market Stabilizes
HKMA reports negative equity mortgage cases fell to 21,304 in Q4 2025, down from 31,449, signaling Hong Kong property market recovery after stamp duty removal.
Hong Kong Mortgage Approvals Jump 7.1% in December Despite Fewer Applications
HKMA reports HK$31.2 billion in approved mortgages for December 2025 as Hong Kong's property market shows recovery signs after four-year slump.
Hong Kong Regulators Set 2026-2028 Sustainable Finance Roadmap
HKMA and SFC unveil three-year strategy to cement Hong Kong as Asia's sustainable finance hub, expanding taxonomy to 25 economic activities across six sectors.