The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published the Exchange Fund’s analytical accounts for the end of August 2026, showing that foreign assets decreased by HKD 41.8 billion during the month to HKD 3,652.7 billion. The Monetary Base stood at HKD 2,080.2 billion, while claims on Hong Kong’s private sector totaled HKD 403.1 billion and foreign liabilities were HKD 140.3 billion. The accounts were released under the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard.
2026-09-14Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports Exchange Fund foreign assets fell HKD 41.8 billion in August
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that Exchange Fund foreign assets fell by HKD 41.8 billion in August to HKD 3,652.7 billion. The Monetary Base stood at HKD 2,080.2 billion, with private-sector claims of HKD 403.1 billion and foreign liabilities of HKD 140.3 billion.