Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
HKMA to probe Lehman complaints
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is investigating complaints that banks have mis-sold investment products related to Lehman Brothers.
HKMA counters rumours third-largest lender unsound
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Wednesday moved to placate fears that the Bank of East Asia, the territory's third-largest lender, is in trouble.
Asia needs tightening
There may not be a meaningful reduction in inflation rates without policy tightening in Asian economies, finds new research from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Stability role necessitates new policy instruments
Central bankers should be given an additional policy instrument if they are asked to ensure financial stability, said Hans Genberg, the executive director responsible for research at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Central bankers back Fannie and Freddie takeover
Central bankers worldwide have endorsed the US Treasury's de-facto nationalisation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSE) that insure about half of the US's mortgage stock.
Asia needs to start raising rates
The recent rise in food prices will significantly impact inflation in Asian economies, according to new research from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
HKMA: China should step up tightening
The increase in headline inflation in mainland China calls for additional monetary tightening measures, said Hans Genberg, an executive director of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
HKMA Exchange Fund posts HK$35 billion H1 loss
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) Exchange Fund recorded a loss of HK$35 billion ($4.49 billion) in the first half of the year as its equity portfolio took a substantial hit.
Asian inflation may spark investor flight
If inflation continue to rise, a deterioration of investor sentiment about emerging-markets economies cannot be ruled out, said the Exchange Fund advisory committee of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority according to minutes of its June meeting.
HKMA - Banking Stability Review
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) Banking Stability Review has found the territory's banking system robust.
HKMA's Yam on Asia's prospects
Asia is a region of rising global importance, particularly in terms of finance, says Joseph Yam, the chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
HKMA's Pang praises BIS's Asian office
Peter Pang, a deputy chief executive at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has commended the Bank for International Settlements' (BIS) Representative Office in Asia.
HKMA on how best to predict exchange-rate movement
Combining a number of exchange-rate forecasting models works better than relying on a single one, research published by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority reveals.
Bahrain's governor appoints new adviser
Rasheed Al-Maraj, the governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, has appointed Michael Taylor, a former head of banking policy at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as his adviser.
HKMA shuffles executive directors
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday announced two new executive director appointments.
HKMA's Lau on how to benefit from Islamic finance
Asian economies must cooperate more to reap the rewards of Islamic finance, Edmond Lau, the executive director responsible for monetary management at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, said.
HKMA uncovers securitisation trends
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's latest Quarterly Bulletin includes a discussion of the results of a survey, which offers perspectives on the future of securitisation.
HKMA's foreign assets fall HK$6.3 billion in May
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has reported significant foreign asset losses for its Exchange Fund during May.
HKMA's Yue on Islamic finance
Greater efforts must be made to establish a level playing-field between the conduct of Islamic finance business and conventional activities, Eddie Yue, a deputy chief executive at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, noted.
HKMA Annual Report 2007
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Exchange Fund achieved a record rate of return in 2007, the year's annual report reveals.
HKMA's Pang commends SMEs
Small- and medium-sized enterprises play a vital role in the economic growth of developing countries, Peter Pang, a deputy chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, said.
Hong Kong banking industry stays in good health
The Hong Kong banking sector remains highly liquid, well capitalised and profitable said Y.K. Choi, a deputy chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
HKMA predicts impact of capital flow reversal
Improvements in external payment positions and financial strength have increased the resilience of Asian economies to a reversal of capital flows, research published by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority finds.
Dollar at all-time low against euro after Fed cut
The greenback reached a record low against the euro following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to cut rates by 25 basis points. At its peak, the euro was worth 1.4504 against the dollar on Thursday.