APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting Held in Hong Kong for First Time, Focusing on Digital Financing and Financial Inclusion Among Four Topics

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting is being held in Hong Kong from today for two consecutive days, the first time Hong Kong has hosted it, with financial officials and political and business leaders from member economies attending. The meeting focuses on four topics, including fiscal policies that support livelihood development, digital infrastructure financing, financial inclusion and youth financial talent exchanges. Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an will deliver the opening address, and the meeting will close on Wednesday with a joint finance ministers' statement.

Paul Chan: Hong Kong Is Well Placed to Help Others Develop While Enhancing Its Own Advantages

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post that after visiting Nanjing and Bangkok last week, he found that developing economies need capital and technology, while mainland enterprises need international markets and professional services, and both needs converge in Hong Kong. He said Hong Kong can both channel global capital and connect mainland technology and industry, and is well placed to help others develop while further enhancing its own advantages.

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財政司司長：香港從三方面着力融通長期資本、拓寬幣種選擇、管理分擔風險

財政司司長在曼谷出席國際貨幣基金組織和世界銀行集團年會，指香港將從融通長期資本、拓寬幣種選擇、管理和分擔風險三方面着力。本港今年首九個月首次公開招股集資已接近500億美元，為去年同期兩倍，並超過去年全年總額；點心債存量已接近一萬九千億元人民幣，位居全球第一。

Paul Chan Meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister in Bangkok to Discuss Deeper Trade and Financial Co-operation

Financial Secretary Paul Chan met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas in Bangkok to exchange views on strengthening trade and financial co-operation between the two places, and to explore promoting the alignment of local foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital market. Paul Chan said Hong Kong can provide investment and financing support for local enterprises, and encouraged enterprises from both places to pursue dual listings, and invited his counterpart to attend the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong in January next year. In the morning he also met the management team of a major French bank, and then set off back to Hong Kong.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Senior Executives of Multinational Financial Institutions in Bangkok

Financial Secretary Paul Chan this morning met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas in Bangkok, Thailand, to exchange views on strengthening economic, trade and financial co-operation between the two places, and to explore promoting the alignment of local foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital market. He also met the chief executive officer and management team of a major French bank to exchange views on areas such as fixed income and currency markets, green and sustainable finance, and tokenised financial products, and invited the Thai side to attend the Asian Financial Forum to be held in Hong Kong in January next year.

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政府再度委任包凱及周福安為證監會非執行董事

財政司司長根據《證券及期貨條例》下由行政長官轉授的權力，再度委任包凱及周福安為證監會非執行董事，任期分別由二○二六年十月二十日和二○二七年一月一日起生效，為期兩年。財經事務及庫務局發言人表示，兩人一直對促進證監會的機構管治事務貢獻良多。

HKMA Publishes "ART" Framework to Promote Responsible AI Use in Banking Sector

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority yesterday published the Supervisory Guideline on the Responsible Application of AI, introducing an accountable, resilient and trustworthy regulatory framework, abbreviated as the "ART framework". The framework aims to enhance the banking sector's artificial intelligence (AI) governance and risk management capabilities.

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2年期人民幣特區政府機構債券將於2026年10月22日（星期四）透過重開進行投標

金管局公布重開基礎建設債券計劃下3年期人民幣特區政府機構債券作2年期投標，發行總額7.5億人民幣，10月22日投標、10月26日交收。債券利率為年息1.59厘、每半年派息，2028年7月28日到期。投標只供第一市場交易商參與，每項須以5萬人民幣或其整數倍為單位。

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金管局公布二年期人民幣機構債券重開投標 發行總額7.5億人民幣

香港金融管理局（金管局）公布，3年期人民幣特區政府機構債券（發行編號03GB2807001）將於十月二十二日重開並作2年期債券供投標，發行總額7.5億人民幣，十月二十六日交收。該批債券年息1.59厘，每半年派息一次，到期日為二○二八年七月二十八日。投標只供基礎建設債券計劃下委任的第一市場交易商參與，須以5萬人民幣或其整數倍數為單位。

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Unveils 'ART' Framework to Promote Responsible Use of A.I. in Banking

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the 'ART' framework on 15 October to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the banking sector, building an accountable, resilient and trustworthy A.I. ecosystem. Measures include updating the Regulatory Guidance on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence, building an A.I. training data-sharing platform with Cyberport and the University of Hong Kong, and testing agentic A.I. Over 60 per cent of use cases in the second phase of the GenA.I. Sandbox involve agentic A.I.

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金管局公布「ART」框架推動銀行業負責任應用人工智能

金管局公布「ART」框架，以可問責（Accountability）、具韌性（Resilience）和可信賴（Trust）為核心，推動銀行業負責任應用人工智能。措施包括發出《負責任應用人工智能的監管指引》，與數碼港及香港大學建設人工智能訓練數據共享平台，並透過「GenA.I.沙盒++」測試代理式人工智能應用。

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許正宇指銀色債券提前贖回金額平均約為發行額5%

財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇在立法會書面答覆議員陳曼琪提問，披露銀色債券自2016年發行以來提前贖回的金額平均約為發行額5%。答覆並列出過去10年數據，顯示絕大部分年長市民持有至到期日，反映銀色債券及其發行安排獲年長市民支持。

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金管局公布9月底外匯基金分析帳目

金管局公布2026年9月底外匯基金分析帳目，9月境外資產減少767億港元至35,760億港元。貨幣基礎20,902億港元，對私營部門債權4,730億港元，對外負債1,353億港元。帳目按國際貨幣基金組織特殊標準公布，另附2027年各月公布日期。

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3年期港元特區政府機構債券將於2026年10月21日（星期三）透過重開進行投標

金管局以特區政府代表身分公布，重開基礎建設債券計劃下發行編號05GB2912001的5年期機構債券作3年期供投標，10月21日投標、10月22日交收，發行總額7.5億港元，年息3.23厘、每半年派息。該批債券10月14日指示價格為98.74，年化收益率3.690%。投標只供計劃下委任的第一市場交易商參與，每項投標須以5萬港元或其整數倍數為單位。

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10年期港元特區政府機構債券將於2026年10月21日（星期三）透過重開進行投標

金管局公布重開基礎建設債券計劃下的10年期港元特區政府機構債券（10GB3507001），將於2026年10月21日投標、10月22日交收，發行總額12.5億港元。該批債券2035年7月24日期滿，年息3.17厘、每半年派息一次，10月14日指示價格94.28、年化收益率3.986%。投標只供第一市場交易商參與，每項須以5萬港元或其整數倍數為單位。

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10年期港元特區政府機構債券將於十月二十一日透過重開進行投標

香港金融管理局公布重開基礎建設債券計劃下10年期港元特區政府機構債券（發行編號10GB3507001），額外12.5億港元供投標，投標日為十月二十一日，翌日交收。債券年息3.17厘，二○三五年七月二十四日到期，十月十四日指示價格94.28、年化收益率3.986%。投標只供計劃下第一市場交易商參與，每項須以5萬港元或其整數倍數為單位。

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三年期港元特區政府機構債券將於十月二十一日透過重開進行投標

金管局公布，將於十月二十一日透過重開投標三年期港元特區政府機構債券（發行編號05GB2912001），十月二十二日交收。是次重開有額外7.5億港元供投標，利率年息3.23厘、每半年派息一次，十月十四日指示價格為98.74，年化收益率3.690%。投標只供基礎建設債券計劃下的第一市場交易商參與。

Financial Secretary to Attend Annual Meetings of IMF and World Bank Group in Thailand

Financial Secretary Paul Chan will depart for Bangkok, Thailand, tomorrow (October 15) to attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group as a member of the Chinese delegation. He will attend the Annual Meetings plenary on October 16 and a roundtable co-organised by the IMF and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Chan will return to Hong Kong on October 17. During his absence, Financial Secretary for Financial Affairs Christopher Hui will act as Financial Secretary.

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立法會十二題：許正宇書面回覆二○二六年銀色債券發行及贖回安排

財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇書面回覆立法會，二○二六年銀色債券最終發行額由500億港元提高至550億港元，認購12手以下的申請全數獲配，其餘先獲配12手再抽籤決定能否多獲一手，最多13手。過去十年提前贖回金額平均約為發行額5%，政府沒有備存贖回宗數。

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金融學院2027年度「金融領袖計劃」開始接受申請

金融學院宣布，2027年度「金融領袖計劃」將於明日（10月15日）開始接受報名，並於12月4日或之前截止。計劃自2022年推出以來已培育逾100名未來金融領袖，獲香港金融管理局、保監局、積金局及證監會支持，專為現職行政總裁以下約一至兩個級別的高級金融行政人員而設，以兼讀形式進行。相關申請表格已上載金融學院網站，只備英文版本。

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首宗側掛車保險相連證券在港發行

人保財險在港發行首宗「側掛車」形式的保險相連證券，發行總額1,200萬美元（約9,400萬港元），以比例再保險方式為中國內地海上風電保險業務提供保障。財經事務及庫務局表示此舉鞏固香港作為國際風險管理中心的地位，局長許正宇指保險相連證券配合專屬自保，可為「出海」企業提供多元化的風險管理途徑。

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau Welcomes PICC P&C's First Sidecar Insurance-Linked Securities Issuance in Hong Kong

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau welcomes PICC Property and Casualty's issuance in Hong Kong of the first "sidecar" insurance-linked securities, with a total issuance amount of US$12 million (about HK$94 million), protecting its mainland China offshore wind power insurance business through proportional reinsurance. Secretary Christopher Hui said the government will work with the Insurance Authority to promote insurance-linked securities, and will study amending the legislation to introduce "protected cell companies" to reduce issuance costs.

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財政司司長繼續訪問南京（附圖／短片）

財政司司長陳茂波十月十三日率領代表團繼續在南京訪問，出席「蘇港攜手‧揚帆啟航」推介大會、參訪全國高校區域技術轉移轉化中心（江蘇），並拜會江蘇省省長劉小濤。他指出截至九月底共有129家江蘇企業在香港上市，市值約1.44萬億港元；今年首九個月香港上市企業超過110家，籌資超過3,800億元，同比增長超過一倍。代表團明日下午啓程回港。

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外匯基金票據投標結果

香港金融管理局公布10月13日外匯基金票據投標結果，發行號碼Q2641及H2670的平均接納息率分別為2.82厘及3.15厘。Q2641發行額71,151百萬港元、分配比例約56%，H2670發行額19,000百萬港元、分配比例約78%。金管局將於10月20日再舉行投標，發行91日、182日及364日期票據。

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金管局公布外匯基金票據投標結果

金管局公布10月13日外匯基金票據投標結果：Q2641平均接納息率2.82厘、發行額71,151百萬港元，H2670平均接納息率3.15厘、發行額19,000百萬港元。Q2641申請額205,533百萬港元、分配比例約56%，H2670分配比例約78%。下輪投標10月20日舉行，涉及Q2642、H2671及Y2696三隻票據。

Securities and Futures Commission takes action against suspected IPO manipulation syndicate and suspends trading in Chabaidao shares

The Securities and Futures Commission announced action against a syndicate suspected of manipulating initial public offerings, and suspended trading in Chabaidao shares. The news was released in an SFC press release; the original text provided only the headline, with the effective time of the trading suspension and details of the action not set out. Specific arrangements are subject to the SFC's announcement.

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財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇在點金國際香港總部開業典禮致辭 宣布設黃金專線

財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇十月十三日在點金國際香港總部開業典禮致辭，宣布政府將設黃金專線協助海內外金商參與大宗商品交易生態圈。點金位於大埔、約十萬平方呎的貴金屬精煉廠預計今年底落成。香港黃金中央清算及結算系統已於七月試營運，目標明年首季正式啓用。

Securities and Futures Commission approves six securities registrars for the upcoming uncertificated securities market regime

The Securities and Futures Commission has approved six securities registrars for the upcoming uncertificated securities market regime. No full text was attached to the press release; the specific list and arrangements are subject to the SFC's original text, link: https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/TC/news-and-announcements/news/doc?refNo=26PR166

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited reminds public to beware of fake website

Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited reminds the public to beware of the fake website fasterpaymentsystemhk.lol, which masquerades as a Faster Payment System (FPS) online transaction security service in an attempt to trick members of the public into providing identity card photos, telephone numbers and bank account numbers. The clearing company clarified that it has absolutely no relationship with the website, and its official websites are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. Suspicious communications can be verified by calling 2533 1111.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues notice on bank-related scams

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay vigilant. 7 banks, including Bank of East Asia, have issued press releases regarding fraudulent websites and online banking login screen scams. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reminds the public that banks will not direct customers to conduct transactions via hyperlinks in SMS or emails, nor will they ask for login passwords and one-time passwords. Those who have provided personal information may contact the relevant bank or report the case to the Hong Kong Police Force by calling 2860 5012.

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李家超：內地企業出海專班已協助逾340家內地企業在港上市融資

行政長官李家超表示，去年10月成立的「內地企業出海專班」一年來已協助超過340家內地企業在香港上市及融資、對接海外標準並取得行業認證。他在香港中國企業協會活動致辭時說，施政報告提出深化與內地和香港行業協會合作、擴展專班跨界別專業服務平台，並爭取盡早與卡塔爾和祕魯簽訂投資協定。

Provisional Issuance Schedule for Government Agency Bonds under Infrastructure Bond Scheme and Sustainable Bond Scheme and Appointment of Primary Market Dealers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the provisional issuance schedule for government agency bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Scheme and the Sustainable Bond Scheme from October 2026 to March 2027. The bonds will be denominated in Hong Kong dollars and renminbi and issued by competitive bidding. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has also reappointed 13 financial institutions as primary market dealers for a two-year term covering October 2026 to September 2028. All issuance information is provisional, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority may adjust it in light of market conditions and publish a revised schedule in due course.

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金管局公布基建債及可持續債計劃下政府債券暫定發行時間表及13間第一市場交易商

金管局以特區政府代表身分公布二○二六年十月至二○二七年三月六個月的政府機構債券暫定發行時間表，債券以港元及人民幣計價、以競爭性投標方式發行。金管局同時重新委任13間金融機構為第一市場交易商，委任期兩年，涵蓋二○二六年十月至二○二八年九月，詳情載於 www.hkgb.gov.hk。

Christopher Hui: Swiss gold refinery plans to set up warehouse in Hong Kong

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui visited 3 top global gold refineries in Ticino, Switzerland, one of which revealed that it is in talks with a Hong Kong steel company on cooperation and plans to build gold refining and warehousing facilities in Hong Kong.

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港交所、證監會及會財局關注核數師僅因持續經營問題發出無法表示意見個案上升

港交所、證監會和會財局發表聯合聲明，關注核數師僅因「持續經營問題」發出「無法表示意見」的個案持續上升，由2017年的12宗增至2025年的95宗，其中65家持續超過一年，極端個案長達14年。聲明促請上市公司管理層、審核委員會和核數師改善，強調若情況未見顯著改善，聯交所將考慮修訂《上市規則》，規定相關發行人須停牌。

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金管局公布二○二七年到期銀色債券第四個付息日息率

金管局以政府代表身分公布，在基礎建設債券計劃下發行、發行編號03GB2710R的二○二七年到期銀色債券，第四次付息按年息4.00厘計算。第四個付息日為二○二六年十月二十三日，息率於十月八日按當前浮息及定息較高者釐定，當日浮息為+1.80%、定息為+4.00%。

Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges public to beware of scam websites involving Bank of East Asia and two other banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay vigilant. Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank and Bank of Singapore have issued press releases regarding scam websites and fraudulent online banking login screens, with relevant hyperlinks uploaded to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's website. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reminds members of the public that banks will not direct customers to make transactions through hyperlinks in SMS messages or emails, nor will they ever ask for login passwords and one-time passwords. Those who have provided such information should call 2860 5012 to report the case to the Information Centre of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Hong Kong Police Force.

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署理財經事務及庫務局局長陳浩濂在立法會就《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案致辭

署理財經事務及庫務局局長陳浩濂十月七日在立法會就《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論致辭，提出強化國際金融中心、新增長點及「金融＋」三大方向措施。當中包括金管局與中國人民銀行探討優化貨幣互換協議、推出七天離岸人民幣流動資金投標機制，「債券通」抵押品接受範圍十一月起擴大，並建議由二○二六／二七課稅年度起將第二名及其後子女免稅額由14萬元提高至16萬元。

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers speech at Legislative Council, briefing economic data and setting out directions for the four major centres under the Five-Year Plan

Paul Chan delivered a speech at the Legislative Council on 7 October during the consolidated debate on the motion concerning Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the motion of thanks for the 2026 Policy Address, first briefing on Hong Kong's latest economic situation: growth of 5.1% in the first half, a 52% rise in export values from July to August, unemployment of 3.8% from June to August, and a full-year real growth forecast of 3.5% to 4.5%. The speech also set out the direction of progress in finance, shipping and aviation, trade, innovation and technology, and talent聚集聚.

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陳茂波有信心香港全年經濟增長達3.5%至4.5%修訂預測

財政司司長陳茂波在立法會表示，香港今年上半年按年增長5.1%，他有信心全年經濟實質增長達3.5%至4.5%的修訂預測。7至8月出口貨值按年升52%、連續19個月雙位位數增長，6至8月失業率為3.8%。首9個月平均每日成交額2729億港元，118宗首宗公開招股集資3880億元。