The Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") released data on Hong Kong's foreign currency reserves and liquidity as of July 2025. This data is part of monthly releases under the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard ("SDDS"). The August 2025 releases include: SDDS International Reserves, SDDS Analytical Accounts of the Central Bank, SDDS Template on International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity, and the Exchange Fund Abridged Balance Sheet and Currency Board Account.
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On 29 August 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") published comprehensive analytical data on the Special Administrative Region’s ("SAR") foreign currency reserves and liquidity. This report, released monthly, adheres to the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard ("SDDS"). The HKMA's monthly press release schedule includes four key announcements for the month of August 2025.
The data released on 7 August covered the SAR's latest foreign currency reserve assets. The analytical accounts of the Exchange Fund, published on 14 August, provide deeper insights into the SAR's monetary data. Additionally, the template on International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity was released on 29 August. The same date saw the publication of the Exchange Fund’s Abridged Balance Sheet and the Currency Board Account, emphasizing the HKMA's commitment to transparency and adherence to SDDS standards.
The four press releases issued by HKMA in August 2025 encompass three key elements related to the Exchange Fund’s data dissemination in accordance with SDDS and one providing comprehensive transparency. This robust approach ensures that stakeholders have timely access to vital monetary information.
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