Hong Kong dollar
HKMA moves to improve retail payments system
Hong Kong unveils a three-pronged approach to improve payments system; targets transfers denominated in renminbi as well as the Hong Kong dollar
Hong Kong to launch new microfinance pilot scheme
Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation says it plans to issue up to HK$100 million worth of loans as part of three-year long trial
China and Hong Kong double currency swap agreement
Hong Kong and China double currency swap arrangement; Hong Kong pushes to remain number one offshore renminbi business centre while China proceeds with internationalisation of renminbi
HKMA’s Chan allays concerns over marginalisation of HK dollar
Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Norman Chan dismisses concerns Hong Kong dollar is being substituted by renminbi
HKMA plans launch of new HK$500 note
Hong Kong Monetary Authority says banknote will enter circulation next week
Hong Kong will not abandon dollar peg: HKMA’s Chan
Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Norman Chan says central bank will maintain dollar peg
Cross-border collateral may alleviate dollar funding strains: Emeap
Executives’ Meeting of East Asia Pacific Central Banks says crisis revealed shortcomings in regional money markets; swaps deals, cross-border collateral could alleviate some problems
HKMA unveils design of two new banknotes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority says improved security features on new banknotes will reduce counterfeits in circulation
HKMA flags potential for asset-price bubble from renminbi appreciation
Hong Kong Monetary Authority study suggests currency’s appreciation may have significant effects on asset prices
Hong Kong debt market rebounds
Latest Quarterly Bulletin from Hong Kong Monetary Authority shows debt markets have normalised in the territory following Lehman collapse
How Yam secured his place in history
Tony Latter assesses the career of the recently retired Joseph Yam at the helm of the Hong Kong’s monetary authority.
Interview: Joseph Yam
In this interview the chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority discusses the global policy response to crisis, Hong Kong’s relationship with China and the reserve management in Asia. Malan Rietveld spoke to Joseph Yam