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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 concluded his visit to Bangkok, Thailand. During the visit, he met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, where the two sides exchanged views on strengthening Hong Kong-Thailand economic, trade, and financial cooperation, aligning Thai foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital markets, promoting regulatory cooperation between the two securities markets, and facilitating dual primary listings of enterprises. Paul Chan also met with senior executives of a major French bank with extensive operations in Hong Kong, discussing developments in fixed income and currency markets, green and sustainable finance, tokenized financial products, and asset management. He then departed for Hong Kong.
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.
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.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Deputy Chief Executive Arthur Yuen delivered a speech at the opening and premiere of Standard Chartered Bank's "Anti-Scam Cinema," revealing that Hong Kong lost HK$8.1 billion to fraud last year, with losses exceeding HK$5.2 billion in the first eight months of this year. The HKMA is collaborating with the banking sector and law enforcement agencies to build an anti-fraud ecosystem across four dimensions: within banks, inter-bank, between banks and customers, and through public education. Currently, all 28 retail banks in Hong Kong have joined the Financial Institutions Network against Telecommunications Scams (FINEST).
The Chairman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) and eMPF Company Limited delivered a keynote address at the Hong Kong Management Association 2026 Quality Award Presentation Ceremony, calling on business leaders to adopt a long-term perspective and strengthen employees' long-term protection through institutionalised knowledge and the development of future-ready systems.
HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue delivered opening remarks at the 16th Annual International Conference on the Chinese Economy, centered on the theme "Beyond the Cycle: Growth, Innovation, and Resilience in the Chinese Economy." He noted that the core of China's long-term sustainable economic growth lies in technological innovation, structural upgrading, and boosting domestic demand. China is accelerating its shift toward a high-quality development model, replacing its traditional reliance on infrastructure and real estate with advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and green and digital industries.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) held the 2026 Treasury Markets Summit on September 23, 2026, where Chief Executive Eddie Yue delivered a keynote speech focusing on the development of Hong Kong's bond market. He noted that the Hong Kong bond market has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 20% over the past 20 years, and more than half of the world's digital bonds were issued in Hong Kong in the first half of 2026. The market development will be advanced from four dimensions: diversification, depth, vibrancy, and digitalization.
Carmen Chu, Assistant Director (Banking Supervision) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, delivered a speech at the Welcome Reception of the 2026 Asia Pacific FinTech Innovation Lab, noting that the Lab has been running for 13 years and serves as an important bridge connecting fintech startups with the practical operational needs of the Asian banking sector.
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.
Following the established mechanism, the HKMA has raised its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, effective immediately. This adjustment corresponds to the Federal Reserve's decision to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4%, in line with market expectations. Hong Kong's monetary and financial markets continue to operate in an orderly manner. The HKMA will continue to closely monitor market developments to maintain monetary and financial stability.
