The HKMA released the September 2025 Exchange Fund analytical accounts, showing a decrease in foreign assets by HK$28.1 billion to HK$3,459.1 billion, a Monetary Base of HK$2,020.2 billion, and total claims on the private sector at HK$350.0 billion. The accounts adhere to IMF's SDDS standards and the release calendar for 2026 is announced, with monthly updates starting January 2026.
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") has published the analytical accounts of the Exchange Fund for September 2025. Notable figures include:
- A substantial decrease in foreign assets from HK$3,487.2 billion to HK$3,459.1 billion, representing a reduction of HK$28.1 billion.
- A Monetary Base of HK$2,020.2 billion.
- Claims on the private sector in Hong Kong totaling HK$350.0 billion.
- Foreign liabilities of HK$33.6 billion.
These accounts are prepared in accordance with the International Monetary Fund's Special Data Dissemination Standard ("SDDS") and are identified as the Analytical Accounts of the Central Bank under SDDS (Annex).
The release calendar for the Analytical Accounts of the Exchange Fund for 2026 has been announced. The schedule commences on January 13, 2026, with the last release date set for January 14, 2027. Monthly updates will be provided throughout the year. Additionally, an annex detailing the HKMA's press release schedule for the Exchange Fund’s data for October 2025 is included.
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