Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Foreign assets of the Exchange Fund decreased by HK$21.4 billion to HK$348.59 billion in September

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on October 14, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the main analytical accounts of the Exchange Fund at the end of September 2024. Data show that in September, the foreign assets of the Exchange Fund decreased by HK$21.4 billion to HK$348.59 billion. The monetary base is HK$1,941.4 billion, including certificates of indebtedness, banknotes and coins issued by the Hong Kong Government, banking system balances, and issued Exchange Fund notes and bonds. The Exchange Fund's total claims to the Hong Kong private sector amounted to HK$293.4 billion. Total external liabilities amounted to HK$26.6 billion.