Financial Services

Hong Kong is a leading global financial centre with liquid capital markets, a fully convertible currency (the Hong Kong Dollar) and the free flows of goods, information and people. It is consistently ranked among the world’s leaders in terms of stock market capitalisation, IPO fund-raising, asset management, banking and insurance.

Located at the heart of Asia,Hong Kong is fully plugged into the round-the-clock global financial trading cycle, providing sure and seamless connectivity with major financial hubs in Europe and North America as well as the Middle East and across Asia, including Mainland China.

As China’s global financial hub, Hong Kong is well-established as the largest offshore Renminbi business centre and a vanguard for the ongoing internationalisation of the Renminbi and cross-boundary financial connectivity through various Stock Connect and Bond Connect schemes.

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Press Releases

Aug 15, 2019FS announces measures to support enterprises and residents
Aug 15, 2019Transcript of remarks by FS at press conference on latest economic situation and measures to support enterprises and residents
Aug 1, 2019Adjustment of the Base Rate
Jul 25, 2019Appointment of Chief Executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Jul 25, 2019Remarks by Chief Executive (designate) of HKMA at media session
Jul 9, 2019Monetary Authority Announces Countercyclical Capital Buffer for Hong Kong
Jun 30, 2019HKMA welcomes setting up of a BIS Innovation Hub Centre in Hong Kong
Jun 26, 2019Speech by FS at Hong Kong Academy of Finance Inauguration Ceremony cum Fellowship Conferment
Jun 17, 2019Ministry of Finance issues Renminbi Sovereign Bonds through Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Jun 13, 2019SCED reaffirms Hong Kong's support for free trade and multilateral trading system on US visit
Jun 8, 2019FS continues to join St Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
Jun 7, 2019FS attends St Petersburg International Economic Forum and Russian Direct Investment Fund events in Russia
May 30, 2019Speech by SFST at 18th Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association China Private Equity Summit
May 7, 2019HKMA introduces key measures on sustainable banking and green finance
May 2, 2019SFST meets with Asian Development Bank senior personnel in Fiji
Apr 16, 2019Speech by FS at FinTech Forum of Internet Economy Summit 2019
Apr 12, 2019IFC and HKMA strengthen commitment to green and sustainable finance through groundbreaking agreements
Apr 9, 2019SFST's speech on financial services at LegCo Finance Committee special meeting
Mar 27, 2019Granting of virtual banking licences
Mar 25, 2019Speech by Acting CE at Green Finance Certification Scheme Presentation Ceremony cum Forum 2019
Mar 25, 2019Speech by CE at China Development Forum 2019 in Beijing
Mar 25, 2019CE attends China Development Forum 2019 in Beijing
Mar 20, 2019HKMA welcomes a Hong Kong bank launching remote onboarding service for opening Mainland bank accounts
Mar 13, 2019Government welcomes EU's removal of Hong Kong from watchlist on tax co-operation
Mar 7, 2019Speech by FS at Alternative Investment Management Association's APAC Annual Forum 2019
Feb 27, 2019FS uses Budget to help diversify economy, promote innovation and technology
Feb 25, 2019HKMA hosts the launch of the CBI Hong Kong Green Bond Market Briefing Report
Feb 21, 2019HKEX Establishes International Advisory Council
Feb 13, 2019SFST forges financial co-operation between Hong Kong and Ireland
Jan 25, 2019IMF commends Hong Kong's strong buffers and prudent policy frameworks for ensuring continued stability
Jan 25, 2019FS meets senior overseas financial officials in Davos, Switzerland
Jan 24, 2019 SCED meets with trade ministers and business leaders in Davos
Jan 23, 2019CE attends World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland
Jan 23, 2019FS joins international fora in Davos, Switzerland
Jan 22, 2019CE meets government officials and business community in Zurich
Jan 15, 2019HKMA, Research Bureau of PBoC and HKGFA jointly hold Green Finance in Action study tour
Jan 14, 2019Asian Financial Forum promotes sustainable growth and inclusive future
Jan 14, 2019Speech by CE at Asian Financial Forum 2019
Jan 14, 2019Speech by FS at Asian Financial Forum 2019 keynote luncheon
Dec 14, 2018Agreement on Trade in Goods signed under framework of CEPA
Dec 12, 2018IMF commends Hong Kong's strong buffers and robust policy frameworks despite increasing global risks
Oct 31, 2018Launch of eTradeConnect and collaboration with we.trade
Oct 22, 2018HKSAR Government and AIIB sign Special Fund Contribution Agreement
Oct 10, 2018FSDC welcomes Policy Address