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HKMA intervenes to buy local currency, first time since '05

TheHongKongMonetaryAuthorityboughtthelocalcurrencyforthefirsttimesincethecurrenttradingbandwasimposedin2005,aftertheexchangeratesanktotheweakendofitspermittedra

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Hong Kong, Singapore to link up trade finance blockchain platforms

HongKongandSingaporehaveunveiledplanstolinktradefinanceplatformsthey'redevelopingwithblockchaintechnology.Themovewillhelpreducepotentialfraudanderrorsinthemulti

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HK banking regulator "concerned" about credit risks linked to aggressive mortgage lending by developers

Hong Kong’s banking regulator has expressed concern over the ultra-accommodative financing schemes offered by some Hong Kong developers to entice home buyers, saying that it is studying whether controls are needed to help offset credit risk.

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HKMA respects HSBC's decision to remain headquartered in London

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Norman Chan said on Monday that the HKMA respects the decision of HSBC Holdings' decided to keep its headquarters in London.