Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The assets of foreign exchange funds increased by HK$71.8 billion to HK$3,597.3 billion in January.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority today released the major analytical accounts of the Exchange Fund as of the end of January 2026. In January, the Fund's foreign assets increased by HK$71.8 billion to HK$3,597.3 billion. The monetary base stood at HK$2,058.7 billion, including certificates of indebtedness, government issued circulating notes and coins, bank system balances, and Exchange Fund bills and bonds issued. The Fund's claims on the Hong Kong private sector totaled HK$386.1 billion. Total external liabilities amounted to HK$63.9 billion.