The Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") released data on Hong Kong's foreign currency reserves and liquidity as of May 2025. This data is part of monthly reports and aligns with the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard ("SDDS").
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On 30 June 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") released its monthly analytical data on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s foreign currency reserves and liquidity as at the end of May 2025. These data are part of the HKMA's monthly publication, adhering to the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard ("SDDS").
The HKMA issues four press releases each month: three in compliance with the SDDS and one detailing the Exchange Fund’s Abridged Balance Sheet and Currency Board Account, reflecting the HKMA's commitment to transparency. The press releases for June 2025 were issued as follows:
- The SDDS International Reserves release was issued on 6 June, providing the latest figures on Hong Kong's foreign currency reserve assets.
- The SDDS Analytical Accounts of the Central Bank release was issued on 13 June, presenting the analytical accounts of the Exchange Fund.
- The SDDS Template on International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity was issued on 30 June, containing the relevant data.
- The Exchange Fund Abridged Balance Sheet and Currency Board Account was also issued on 30 June, further enhancing transparency.
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