Hong Kong Exchange Fund Reports $510 Billion Assets & $14.4 Billion Investment Income in 2023 1st Half, $7.44 Billion Returns from Bonds & $6.22 Billi
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Hong Kong Exchange Fund Reports $510 Billion Assets & $14.4 Billion Investment Income in 2023 1st Half, $7.44 Billion Returns from Bonds & $6.22 Billion Returns from Global Equities, $615 Million Losses from Hong Kong Equities 27th July 2023 | Hong Kong
Hong Kong Exchange Fund has reported $510 billion total assets and $14.4 billion net investment income in 2023 1st half, with $7.44 billion returns from bonds, $6.22 billion returns from global equities (ex-Hong Kong), and $615 million losses from Hong Kong equities. Hong Kong Exchange Fund Investment Objectives: 1) to preserve capital, 2) to ensure that the entire Monetary Base at all times will be fully backed by highly liquid US dollar denominated assets, 3) to ensure sufficient liquidity for the purpose of maintaining monetary and financial stability; and 4) subject to (1) – (3), to achieve an investment return that will preserve the long-term purchasing power of the Fund. See below for more info.
“ Hong Kong Exchange Fund Reports $510 Billion Assets & $14.4 Billion Investment Income in 2023 1st Half, $7.44 Billion Returns from Bonds & $6.22 Billion Returns from Global Equities, $615 Million Losses from Hong Kong Equities “
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Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA: “There have been signs that inflation in the US has peaked since last year, and the downward trend has continued into the first half of 2023. Investor sentiment has turned positive as the market generally anticipated a slower pace of US rate hikes, coupled with economic data indicating resilience in the US economy. Despite the emergence of market risks arising from the banking crisis in the US and Europe, as well as the US debt ceiling debate, major equity markets maintained their upward momentum, as evidenced by the 15.9% increase in the S&P 500 Index in the first half of this year. On the other hand, with yields of major Government bonds at multi-year high levels, the Exchange Fund has earned decent interest income on its bond holdings. With the reversal of last year’s significant decline both in equity and bond markets, the Exchange Fund registered an overall investment income of HK$110 billion in the first half of 2023.
Looking ahead, we are not overly optimistic about the investment outlook for the rest of the year. Although global economy has demonstrated resilience to the rapid rate hikes of major central banks, the possibility of continued monetary and credit tightening in the banking sector leading to economic recession is still uncertain. Furthermore, uncertainties surrounding the path of inflation and peak policy rates set by major central banks remain high, presenting challenges to the investment environment. Geopolitical instability, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with tensions among major economies, may also trigger asset market corrections and volatilities at any time. In face of these challenges, the HKMA will remain prudent and flexible in its management of the Exchange Fund. We will continue to strengthen the Exchange Fund’s ability to withstand market fluctuations through defensive measures. Moreover, we will continue to diversify investments to strive for more stable returns for the Exchange Fund and to achieve its long-term investment objectives.”
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Hong Kong Exchange Fund Reports $510 Billion Assets & $14.4 Billion Investment Income in 2023 1st Half
Hong Kong, Asia’s leading financial centre 25th July 2023 – The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (25 July) published the unaudited financial position of the Exchange Fund at end-June 2023.
The Exchange Fund recorded an investment income of HK$110.0 billion in the first half of 2023. The main components were:
- gains on bonds of HK$58.0 billion;
- losses on Hong Kong equities of HK$4.8 billion;
- gains on other equities of HK$48.5 billion;
- negative currency translation effect of HK$1.8 billion on non-Hong Kong dollar assets (Note 1); and
- gains on other investments of HK$10.1 billion (Note 2).
Fees on placements by the Fiscal Reserves and placements by HKSAR Government funds and statutory bodies were HK$10.0 billion (Note 3) and HK$7.9 billion respectively in the first half of 2023, with the rate of fee payment at 3.7% for 2023.
Total assets of the Exchange Fund stood at HK$3,983.9 billion at end-June 2023, a decrease of HK$24.1 billion from the end of 2022. Accumulated surplus stood at HK$606.2 billion at end-June 2023.
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