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Key Milestones
Key Milestones
06/2019
Inauguration of Hong Kong Academy of Finance
Inauguration of Hong Kong Academy of Finance
06/2019
Source: HKMA
03/2019
Granting of Virtual Banking Licences
Granting of Virtual Banking Licences
03/2019
Source: HKMA
10/2018
Launch of eTradeConnect
Launch of eTradeConnect
10/2018
Source: HKMA
09/2018
Launch of Faster Payment System (FPS)
Launch of Faster Payment System (FPS)
09/2018
Source: HKMA
07/2018
Launch of HKMC Annuity Plan
Launch of HKMC Annuity Plan
07/2018
Source: HKMA
11/2016
HKMA organises the first Fintech Day
HKMA organises the first Fintech Day
11/2016
Source: HKMA
08/2016
First issuance of Silver Bond
First issuance of Silver Bond
08/2016
Source: HKSAR Government
07/2016
Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office (IFFO) is established
Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office (IFFO) is established
07/2016
Source: HKMA
12/2014
First issuance of Government sukuk
First issuance of Government sukuk
12/2014
Source: HKSAR Government
09/2014
Launch of Coin Collection Programme
Launch of Coin Collection Programme
09/2014
Source: HKMA
07/2011
Launch of the first inflation-linked retail bond (iBond)
Launch of the first inflation-linked retail bond (iBond)
07/2011
Source: HKSAR Government
07/2011
Launch of Reverse Mortgage Programme
Launch of Reverse Mortgage Programme
07/2011
Source: HKSAR Government
12/2010
Introduction of SME Financing Guarantee Scheme
Introduction of SME Financing Guarantee Scheme
12/2010
Source: HKSAR Government
10/2009
First offshore renminbi sovereign bonds issued in Hong Kong
First offshore renminbi sovereign bonds issued in Hong Kong
10/2009
Source: HKSAR Government
09/2006
Deposit Protection Scheme begins operation
Deposit Protection Scheme begins operation
09/2006
Source: HKSAR Government
02/2004
Hong Kong becomes the first offshore market to launch renminbi business
Hong Kong becomes the first offshore market to launch renminbi business
02/2004
Source: HKSAR Government
11/1999
The Tracker Fund of Hong Kong is established
The Tracker Fund of Hong Kong is established
11/1999
Source: HKSAR Government
08/1998
Exchange Fund launches stock market operation
Exchange Fund launches stock market operation
08/1998
Source: HKSAR Government
04/1993
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is established
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is established
04/1993
Source: HKSAR Government
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