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Eddie Yue Wai-man

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Eddie Yue Wai-man
余偉文
Eddie Yue Wai-man: Appointed Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in October 2019, he was reappointed for a second term. Having joined the HKMA at its establishment in 1993, his career includes serving as Deputy Chief Executive.
A view of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority office at Two International Finance Centre in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong Exchange Fund records smallest gain in 5 quarters amid market slump

The war chest used to defend the city’s currency takes a hit as conflicts in Middle East prompt investors to move from stocks to safer assets.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong, mainland China officials meet to bolster cross-border connect schemes

Banking & finance

No hack behind HSBC banking outage, as HKMA rules out cyberattack

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot take its Exchange Fund’s stellar year for granted

The fund posted a record gain last year, boosting the Hong Kong government’s fiscal health, but global headwinds must be heeded.

Purple tabebuia in full bloom at Tamar Park in Admiralty with International Financial Centre, which houses the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, in the background, on December 29, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reports record earnings in 2025

The Exchange Fund’s full-year earnings jumped 51 per cent to HK$331 billion (US$42 billion), from HK$218.8 billion in 2024.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

China’s central bank to support doubling of yuan liquidity for Hong Kong lenders

PBOC to increase yuan facility to US$28.68 billion and issue more sovereign yuan bonds to enhance city’s role as yuan hub, official says.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | HKMA teams up with SFC, Insurance Authority to promote fintech over next 5 years

The HKMA is expanding the city’s generative AI sandbox to include other industries, chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man says.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man. Photo: SCMP
Banking & finance

OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme

Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.

Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong must find new growth areas amid uncertain US monetary policy

Divisive US Federal Reserve interest rate cut underscores why the city should not look too much to American interest rate cuts to bolster the economy.

Fintech

Hong Kong reaps the fruits of fintech seeds sown nearly 10 years ago

Hong Kong’s rise as a fintech hub is due to the concerted regulatory push, with the city competing with Singapore for regional leadership.

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Illustration by Henry Wong
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong pushes local currency use to shield Asia from global uncertainties

HKMA’s Eddie Yue calls for deeper regional financial integration amid tariff shocks, disrupted supply chains and market volatility.

Eddie Yue stresses the need to strengthen regional financial ties at the Asean+3 Economic Cooperation and Financial Stability Forum in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund gains record US$35 billion in first 9 months

The nine-month return surpasses last year’s record of HK$239.1 billion and exceeds the full-year high of HK$264 billion reached in 2017.

Banking & finance

HKEX invests in HKMA unit, strengthening city’s financial market infrastructure

HKEX to invest US$58.5 million in CMU OmniClear, which operates the Central Moneymarkets Unit that provides services for debt securities.

Banking & finance

Franklin Templeton introduces tokenised money market fund in Hong Kong

The launch marks the first project under the HKMA’s Fintech 2030 strategy, aimed at introducing tokenisation products in the city.

Franklin Templeton has launched a tokenised money market fund for professional investors in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Fintech

Hong Kong unveils fintech strategy to future-proof the city in AI, tokenisation

More than 40 initiatives will be implemented as part of Fintech 2030 to embed AI in finance and build a tokenisation ecosystem.

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue speaks at the Hong Kong Fintech Week conference on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property

European private equity firm Ardian eyes fresh growth at new Hong Kong office

Ardian’s expansion in Hong Kong reflects robust growth in the city’s private banking and wealth management sectors.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Property credit quality issues manageable for Hong Kong banks: HKMA’s Eddie Yue

The banking sector next year has more opportunities than challenges, HKMA’s chief executive says.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Exclusive | From boardrooms to hiking trails: HKMA courts top bankers with business and leisure

BlackRock’s Larry Fink and General Atlantic’s William Ford will attend the HKMA summit for the first-time.

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man plans to show visiting bankers “the real beauty of Hong Kong” during the summit. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

HSBC, Standard Chartered complete first yuan repo under new scheme

Under the scheme, all overseas institutional investors in the onshore bond market can remit yuan obtained for offshore use.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong to expand access to US$14 billion yuan facility

New RMB Business Facility aims to promote trade finance and direct investment as city builds offshore-yuan capabilities, HKMA chief says.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong launches road map to deepen yuan’s role, expand financial market

The road map also places equal emphasis on breaking new ground by developing next-generation electronic trading platforms.

SFC CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee (left) with HKMA chief executive Eddie Yuen Wai-man at the roadmap launch event on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Family offices

Citi’s Asia private bank ramps up hiring as capital inflows drive regional rally

Growing number of wealthy clients want to take advantage of market rallies and alternative investments like hedge funds and private equity.

Horace Yip Chi-ho, the Hong Kong head of Citi Private Bank. Photo: Jelly Tse
Blockchain

Leather goods maker soars 68% after investing in tokenisation start-up

Hong Kong-listed China International Development Corporation acquires a 20% stake in NVT amid enthusiasm over virtual assets.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

HKMA, HSBC allay fears about Hong Kong’s loan risks amid property glut

Risks associated with commercial real estate loans were manageable, HKMA and HSBC said in separate statements on Wednesday.

Wealth management

Hong Kong’s booming wealth sector to lead hiring and office expansion, HKMA says

Major private banks managed 14 per cent more assets in the first half and hired over 400 bankers in the last two years, HKMA’s Eddie Yue says.

Standard Chartered and HSBC reported strong growth in their wealth management business. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s war chest grows the most in 2 decades on bull market

The Exchange Fund’s first-half return grew 76.6 per cent from the HK$110.1 billion gain last year, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said.

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A tram is seen at Johnston Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Elson Li
Banking & finance

Editorial | HKMA right to warn against market speculation over stablecoins

With its coming licensing regime, Hong Kong must ensure its first-mover advantage in developing virtual-asset trading reinforces its position as a financial hub.

Banking & finance

Credit-scoring system to speed up loan process, lower costs for businesses: HKMA

Credit-scoring and benchmarking have helped with loan approvals totalling US$5.34 billion for small businesses since 2022.

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