Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
currency board and central banking authority of Hong Kong
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Hong Kong is licensing crypto businesses while the SEC proposes rules and US legislation stalls regarding digital assets.Some support1 report
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority serves as the currency board for Hong Kong and is jointly pushing for the internationalization of the Renminbi alongside the People's Bank of China.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Fatih Karahan and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority signed an MoU on June 30, 2026, to cooperate on financial technology.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Animoca Brands formed Anchorpoint JVs with Standard Chartered and HKT, while the HKMA oversees stablecoin licensing.Some support1 report
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HKMA allows HSBC to participate in tokenised deposits, while BlackRock engages with JETCO's platform, advancing tokenization between HK and Singapore.Some support1 report
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Chen is appointed executive director for banking policy at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.Some support1 report
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority initiated mBridge with the Bank of Thailand, positioning the new system as an alternative to SWIFT.Some support9 reports
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HKMA and Chinese investors participate in a Canadian investment summit, amidst ongoing issues regarding Central Huijin and Meng Wanzhou's detention.Some support1 report
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission guided the development of the financial sector.Some support1 report1 development inside
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HKMA approval enabled the launch of an Asia Pacific Office for a bank.Some support2 reports
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The CEO of Nasdaq Dubai is collaborating with the Dubai Financial Services Authority to boost financial connectivity.Some support1 report
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Pakistani Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority discussed digital finance and regulatory cooperation.Some support3 reports
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Banks are becoming more active in CNH lending, and Warburg Pincus acquired a 15% stake in 58.com.Some support1 report
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Standard Chartered has announced support for a regulated stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar.Some support2 reports
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Jointly established conference supports climate finance, involving the Dubai Financial Services Authority and Hong Kong Monetary Authority.Some support1 report
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has initiated a technical connection between the CMU platform and the SIX stock exchange.Some support1 report
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HSBC utilized quantum-safe technology to tokenize gold, demonstrating advanced financial applications.Some support2 reports
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News at the entities that move Hong Kong Monetary Authority most-
FED StructuralRising oil prices contributed to market volatility as Moody's maintained a negative outlook on France, whose debt is monitored by the FED.Moves Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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Beijing StructuralA Beijing buyer is pressuring Fortescue to cut prices.Moves Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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Bank of Thailand OperationalThe Bank of Thailand proposed new regulations for Thailand on October 1, 2026.Moves Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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chen StructuralChen toured damaged fields in Yunlin County as both Yunlin and Yilan counties reported agricultural losses.Moves Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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Bank of China OperationalFrost Bank and Bank of China are being compared as finance companies.Moves Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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People's Bank of China OperationalBeijing hosted a financial forum where the People's Bank of China's Governor, Pan Gongsheng, discussed central bank activities.Moves Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Connections
The 32 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
FED Structural
HKMA's monetary policy is observed to track and follow the rate and policy decisions of the FED.
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chen Structural
Chen serves as the executive director for banking policy at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
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bank Structural
HKMA exercises regulatory authority over the operations and establishment of banking entities in the Asia Pacific region.
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Bank of Thailand Operational
Both central banks actively participate in Project mBridge to facilitate cross-border transactions.
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HSBC Structural
HKMA operates as the central bank whose rules govern the operational existence and market participation of HSBC.
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People's Bank of China Operational
The two central banks are actively coordinating policy actions to provide liquidity support and maintain financial market stability.
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Beijing Structural
HKMA's operational actions are shown to be influenced by broader policy pushes emanating from the Beijing economic sphere.
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AIA Group Structural
AIA Group operates under the regulatory oversight of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
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Securities and Futures Commission Operational
The two regulatory bodies coordinate to guide and facilitate the development of the financial and digital bond markets.
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Bank of China Operational
Bank of China's market moves influence the environment, strengthening Hong Kong's role as a renminbi hub overseen by the HKMA.
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Bank Indonesia Operational
The two central banks have signed an MoU to facilitate bilateral discussions and explore cross-border QRIS payments.
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Standard Chartered Structural
Standard Chartered is involved in a specific product (stablecoin) whose parameters and regulation are defined by the HKMA.
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NASDAQ Dubai Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on initiatives aimed at enhancing market connectivity and operational integration.
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Isca Structural
HKMA exercises regulatory oversight over Isca's operations as a digital bank within the Hong Kong SAR jurisdiction.
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China Construction Bank Operational
HKMA formally includes China Construction Bank as a participant in the tokenization framework.
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Reuters Mentioned together
Reuters functions as the primary media outlet reporting on the statements and actions of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
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Bitcoin Structural
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is establishing a formal regulatory framework by licensing crypto businesses.
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Fatih Karahan Transactional
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Fatih Karahan and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to establish financial technology cooperation.
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Goldman Sachs Mentioned together
HKMA considers expert views on market trends, with Goldman Sachs being a source of such expertise.
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China Investment Corporation Operational
The entities are actively coordinating efforts to facilitate the movement of funds.
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Dubai Financial Services Authority Operational
The two regulatory bodies collaborate on a joint conference focused on climate finance and market connectivity.
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G20 Mentioned together
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority participates in G20 Investment Week, indicating shared presence in global economic forums.
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Hainan Transactional
Hainan issued bonds utilizing the Hong Kong capital market.
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Bank of England Mentioned together
Both central banks are mentioned together as leaders in supervisory technology programs.
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MSCI Mentioned together
HKMA contributes expert views on Green Finance, a topic relevant to MSCI's index tracking and ESG data.
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BRICS Shared context
HKMA is part of the mBridge central bank network, placing it in a shared global financial context that overlaps with the BRICS bloc's focus.
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China Securities Regulatory Commission Operational
HKMA and CSRC maintain close contact as regulatory counterparts.
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Pakistan Mentioned together
Pakistan is studying the tokenized bond market experiences of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
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Animoca Brands Shared context
HKMA oversees the stablecoin licensing regime, providing the regulatory context for Animoca Brands' operations.
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Google Mentioned together
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cited Google regarding risks associated with quantum computing.
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Congress Operational
The relationship is characterized by competition between Hong Kong's regulatory framework and stalled US legislation.
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Switzerland Shared context
The relationship is observed through a connection between a Hong Kong financial platform and the Swiss stock exchange.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
8 events- Animoca Brands formed Anchorpoint JVs with Standard Chartered and HKT, while the HKMA oversees stablecoin licensing.
- HKMA allows HSBC to participate in tokenised deposits, while BlackRock engages with JETCO's platform, advancing tokenization between HK and Singapore.
- Chen is appointed executive director for banking policy at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
- HKMA and Chinese investors participate in a Canadian investment summit, amidst ongoing issues regarding Central Huijin and Meng Wanzhou's detention.
- The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission guided the development of the financial sector.
- HKMA approval enabled the launch of an Asia Pacific Office for a bank.
- The CEO of Nasdaq Dubai is collaborating with the Dubai Financial Services Authority to boost financial connectivity.
- Banks are becoming more active in CNH lending, and Warburg Pincus acquired a 15% stake in 58.com.
August 2026
3 events- The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Pakistani Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority discussed digital finance and regulatory cooperation.
- Standard Chartered has announced support for a regulated stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar.
- Jointly established conference supports climate finance, involving the Dubai Financial Services Authority and Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
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July 2026
5 events- The Hong Kong Monetary Authority serves as the currency board for Hong Kong and is jointly pushing for the internationalization of the Renminbi alongside the People's Bank of China.
- The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has initiated a technical connection between the CMU platform and the SIX stock exchange.
- HSBC utilized quantum-safe technology to tokenize gold, demonstrating advanced financial applications.
- Outdated rulebooks are hindering modern supervisory efficiency as major financial regulators undergo technological transformation.
- HKMA cited Google regarding quantum computing risks and warned banks about AI bubble and quantum threats.