#Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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The two-day 2026 APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting has opened in Hong Kong, marking the first time the city has hosted the event, with a focus on regional economic and financial cooperation. At the opening ceremony, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an called on member economies to strengthen macroeconomic policy dialogue, guard against negative spillover effects from policy adjustments, and seize opportunities from digitalization and green transition to foster new growth drivers. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR, said Hong Kong will leverage its unique advantages under "One Country, Two Systems" and play its role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" as an international financial center, helping the region achieve resilient, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Chief Executive John Lee met with Zou Jiayi, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), at Government House today to exchange views on further strengthening regional financial cooperation. The AIIB will soon establish an office in Hong Kong with both financing and operational functions, and the Hong Kong SAR Government will fully support the establishment and operation of this office. Both sides will continue to deepen cooperation in areas such as transition finance, technological innovation, and talent development, jointly promoting regional economic prosperity.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan, as a member of the Chinese delegation, attended the plenary meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand. During related exchange events, he introduced the development direction of Hong Kong's first five-year plan aligned with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, mentioning that Hong Kong will focus on building the Four Centres and One Hub, deepen the Finance+ strategy, expand offshore RMB business, and meet with executives of the World Bank Group and management of major European digital banks.
The Hong Kong market has launched its first 'sidecar' insurance-linked security, involving HK$94 million. The launch is part of Hong Kong's efforts to accelerate financial innovation and strengthen its position as a risk management center.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), on behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), announced that it will reopen the 3-year government bond (Issue No. 03GB2807001) under the Government Bond Programme on October 22, 2026, and tender 2-year RMB-denominated HKSAR institutional government bonds, with settlement on October 26, 2026. The tender amount is RMB 750 million, with a coupon rate of 1.59% per annum, payable semi-annually. The tender is only open to designated primary dealers under the Government Bond Programme, with a minimum bid amount of RMB 50,000 and multiples thereof.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan, as a member of the Chinese delegation, attended the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held in Bangkok, Thailand, and participated in a roundtable co-hosted by the International Monetary Fund and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He introduced Hong Kong's investment and financing market advantages at the meeting and invited international multilateral organizations, financial institutions, and insurance companies to cooperate to improve capital raising and risk management efficiency. Paul Chan also met with the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand and senior executives of the International Finance Corporation in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss deepening cooperation in multiple fields.
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Insurance Authority of Hong Kong have publicly welcomed PICC P&C's issuance of the first sidecar insurance-linked securities in Hong Kong. This project is an innovative implementation case in Hong Kong's insurance-linked securities market, and details such as the specific issuance scale, pricing, and risk coverage scope have not been disclosed yet.
Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau publicly welcomed PICC P&C's issuance of the first 'sidecar' insurance-linked security in Hong Kong. This event, reported by the Hong Kong Commercial Daily, is a landmark development in Hong Kong's insurance-linked securities market.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), on behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), announced that it will hold a reopened tender for 3-year HKD institutional government bonds on October 21, 2026. This tender is part of the reopened issuance of the 5-year government bond (No. 05GB2912001) under the Government Bond Programme, with an issuance size of HKD 750 million and settlement completed on October 22, 2026. This tender is only open to primary dealers appointed under the Government Bond Programme, with a minimum bid amount of HKD 50,000 and multiples thereof. Successful bidders are required to pay accrued interest of HKD 615.03 per HKD 50,000 face value on the issuance date.
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) has publicly welcomed Hong Kong's "First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development 2026–2030" and related measures in the 2026 Policy Address. The Association participated in the Five-Year Plan consultation and endorses the Plan's inclusion of core industry priorities such as strengthening Mainland connectivity, broadening market access, promoting financial innovation, and enhancing talent development.
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) issued a press release on September 16, 2026, welcoming the Chief Executive’s announcement of Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address on the same day. It stated that it will fully support the implementation of measures to optimize the MPF system and enhance retirement protection.
The Hong Kong SAR Government has gazetted the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2026, which clarifies that stamp duty for RMB counter transactions in dual-counter stocks will be calculated and paid in RMB. HKEX will simultaneously support the settlement of transaction-related fees such as the SFC transaction levy, the Financial Reporting Council transaction levy, the investor compensation levy, and SEHK trading fees in RMB. The implementation of the new arrangement requires the SAR Government to issue an effective announcement, obtain regulatory approval, and complete market preparations. Specific operational arrangements and target implementation timelines will be announced subsequently.
