Hong Kong’s latest foreign currency reserve assets, as of January 2026, stand at US$435.6 billion, up from US$427.9 billion in December 2025. This amount exceeds five times the currency in circulation and accounts for 38% of Hong Kong dollar M3. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") issues four monthly press releases related to the Exchange Fund’s data, including the one released on February 6, 2026.
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Hong Kong’s foreign currency reserve assets stood at US$435.6 billion as of January 2026, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") press release dated February 6, 2026. This represents a significant increase from the US$427.9 billion recorded at the end of December 2025.
During the periods of January 2026 and December 2025, no unsettled foreign exchange contracts were reported. These reserves are substantial, with a value exceeding five times the currency in circulation and constituting 38% of Hong Kong dollar M3.
The HKMA consistently issues four press releases per month to provide data on the Exchange Fund. These releases align with the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard ("SDDS") for three of the four releases, emphasizing the authority’s commitment to transparency.
The scheduled release dates for February 2026 include:
- February 6, 2026: Latest Figures on Hong Kong’s International Reserves
- February 13, 2026: Analytical Accounts of the Central Bank
- February 27, 2026: Template on International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity
- February 27, 2026: Exchange Fund Abridged Balance Sheet and Currency Board Account
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