International Financial Centre

Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre

In support of the policies for the maintenance and the further development of the status of Hong Kong as an international financial centre and maintenance of the stability and integrity of the financial system of Hong Kong, the HKMA, in co-operation with other relevant authorities and organisations as appropriate, is responsible for

• promotion of confidence in Hong Kong's monetary and financial systems through active participation in international financial and central banking forums
• promotion of market development initiatives that help strengthen the international competitiveness of Hong Kong's financial services (including those on the promotion of Hong Kong's development as an offshore renminbi business centre).
• maintenance and development of Hong Kong's financial infrastructure.

The activities of the HKMA during the year on the maintenance and the further development of the status of Hong Kong as an international financial centre and maintenance of the stability and integrity of the financial system of Hong Kong can be found in the International Financial Centre chapter of the HKMA Annual Report.