Hong Kong Monetary Authority
currency board and central banking authority of Hong Kongwww.hkma.gov.hk
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Sep 29, 2026
Christopher LeeGUEST
We're seeing the interest rates in Hong Kong market also went up.
Christopher LeeGUEST
As we know, there were lock steps basically between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Central Bank of Hong Kong, and the US Fed.
Christopher LeeGUEST
So once there was the 25 basis point rate hike in the US, Hong Kong also raised interest rate.
Christopher LeeGUEST
Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar.
Hannah MeakinGUEST
It was, but still highly relevant.
Hannah MeakinGUEST
The HKMA published work on quantum preparedness and post-quantum cryptography.
Hannah MeakinGUEST
At first glance, that might seem quite removed from digital assets, but secure cryptographic infrastructure sits at the heart of digital finance and its future.
Hannah MeakinGUEST
The fact that the regulator is already assessing preparedness, issuing benchmarks and planning for future transition demonstrates a long-term perspective.
Bien WongGUEST
So it has been like a requirement for listed companies to disclose all those sustainability contexts.
Bien WongGUEST
And in Hong Kong, since 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, especially the finance end, they have put the second week of September to be the Hong Kong Green Week.
Bien WongGUEST
So Rethink has been one of the signature events over the years, and TownGaz is very happy to play a part in Rethink and also support the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's all the agenda items.
Bien WongGUEST
So this year, it's indeed our first time setting up our booth in Rethink, showcasing our new energy development.
Mark LeeHOST
It sounds like you're pulling off almost a small miracle being that from 1862 is a long time and you're describing yourself as still under the radar, which has to be a bit of a trick, not letting people know you for that long.
Sean CheongHOST
And over in Hong Kong, Hong Kong's financial regulator will explore requiring banks to provide more disclosures on climate finance as it rolls out its latest version of its guidelines for funding projects that cut CO2 emissions or shield against weather risks.
Sean CheongHOST
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is planning to conduct a survey in 2027 into how banks use this sustainable finance taxonomy and the response will determine how to incorporate their taxonomy into supervisory practice.
Sean CheongHOST
The regulator released a new version of its two-year-old taxonomy for public consultation earlier in September to help banks classify project financing for shoreline protection and flood management, which are two key risks facing the city.
Sean CheongHOST
It also added more activities and technical criteria for what is considered a green or oil transition deal.
speaker_4CORRESPONDENT
That's quite a technical stack.
speaker_4CORRESPONDENT
What will this person be doing day to day? Responsibilities include advising blockchain foundations, exchanges, and custodians, designing validator operations, blockchain indexing, and key management, and counseling clients on security, risk, and compliance under regional regulators such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission.
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Google says customer work may inform its Web3 product roadmap.
Matthew AIHOST
How does Google's existing infrastructure fit into this?
Audrey HoGUEST
Well, understandably, by raising interest rates, the Hong Kong property names have underperformed today.
Audrey HoGUEST
So currently, the HKMA, they have raised the base rates by 25 basis points.
Audrey HoGUEST
They're currently at 4.25% following the Fed rate hike.
Audrey HoGUEST
So this is very likely to prompt commercial lenders to maybe raise prime mortgage rates.
Willie KingHOST
Analysts have said developers may have been compelled to beat aggressively for this site as well, which in turn drive up new home prices in the area.
Willie KingHOST
Lastly, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its base interest rate charge via their overnight discount window by 25 basis points to 4.25%, tracking a hike by the US Federal Reserve.
Willie KingHOST
Hong Kong's monetary policy moves in lockstep with the US as the city's currency is pegged to the US dollar.
Willie KingHOST
It was the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's first rate hike since July 2023.
Willie KingHOST
However, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank said they would keep their best lending rates in Hong Kong unchanged at 5% and 5.25% respectively.
Willie KingHOST
Meanwhile, Bank of China's Hong Kong branch said that its Hong Kong dollar prime rate remained unchanged at 5%.
Shane BiggamHOST
That was Professor Liu Baocheng talking about the U.S. interest rate hike and its possible impacts.
Shane BiggamHOST
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has raised the base rate to 4.25% after the U.S. Federal Reserve increased its benchmark rate by 25 basis points in the first hike in three years.
Shane BiggamHOST
HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Wei says the outlook for the Hong Kong dollar and interbank rates can shift because of a number of factors, especially the interest rate gap between the Hong Kong dollar and the U.S. dollar.
Shane BiggamHOST
He adds that this interest rate gap will widen interest and carry trade activity pressure on the Hong Kong dollar.
Jo PaisleyHOST
Across all of our surveys of climate and nature risk management at GARP, lack of data has always been the most significant challenge for firms' financial risk management.
Jo PaisleyHOST
And I picked up on this with Arthur Yuen, who is Deputy Chief Executive at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, right back in episode 14.
Jo PaisleyHOST
As a regulator, he's used to firms complaining about lack of data.
Jo PaisleyHOST
But he made such a powerful point about the usability of data that it has stuck with me over the years.
MikeHOST
And so here are the participating banks.
MikeHOST
You got Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Bank of Thailand.
MikeHOST
You got the People's Bank of China.
MikeHOST
You got the UAE and the Saudi Central Bank are partners to develop this.
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