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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the tender results for three batches of Exchange Fund Bills on October 20, 2026, covering issue numbers Q2642, H2671, and Y2696. The announcement disclosed the subscription amount, allotted amount, average accepted yield, highest accepted yield, and pro-rata allotment ratio for each batch. It also announced the tender arrangements for two batches of Exchange Fund Bills to be held on October 27, 2026, specifying the corresponding issue numbers, tenors, and offer amounts.
On 20 October 2026, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department issued a circular to tax representatives announcing arrangements for bulk extension of filing for 2025/26 tax year returns, specifying the extended filing deadline for 'M' code returns. These arrangements relate to extension applications for returns filed by tax representatives on behalf of taxpayers.
The U.S. added 440,000 new millionaires in 2025, with national wealth reaching a record high. The growth in millionaire numbers was primarily driven by stock market performance, as the U.S. is creating new millionaires at a record pace.
This Singapore strategy analysis notes that Singapore's Q3 2026 GDP performance has shown resilience. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has maintained the slope of its S$NEER policy band.
The latest capital flow data shows that northbound capital has increased its holdings in AIA and Tencent, while selling off SMIC for 14 consecutive days. This capital flow information is published by SL886 Financial Network.
The MPF recorded a net inflow of HK$9 billion last quarter, with HSBC and Sun Life being the strongest in attracting funds, together accounting for more than half of the quarter's net inflow.
Data released by Colliers shows that overseas capital transactions in Hong Kong's commercial real estate market reached HK$39.8 billion in the first three quarters, up 65% year-on-year. This data indicates that overseas capital is flowing back into Hong Kong's commercial real estate market.
On October 13, 2026, the Federal Reserve released the minutes of the discount rate meetings held on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026, covering the review and determination of the discount rate offered to depository institutions through the discount window. The process by which the Federal Reserve sets the discount rate is independent of the process by which the Federal Open Market Committee sets the target range for the federal funds rate.
The HKMA announced on October 14 the Exchange Fund analytical account data as of end-September 2026. External assets of the Exchange Fund decreased by HK$76.7 billion to HK$3,576.0 billion during the month. The monetary base stood at HK$2,090.2 billion, claims on the private sector in Hong Kong at HK$473.0 billion, and external liabilities at HK$135.3 billion. This account is published in accordance with the IMF Special Data Dissemination Standard, and the release schedule for the full year 2027 has been announced simultaneously.