Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports 0.4% increase in total deposits in September 2026

Total deposits at authorized institutions rose 0.4% in September 2026, with Hong Kong dollar deposits falling 1.1% and foreign currency deposits increasing 1.6%. The Hong Kong dollar loan-to-deposit ratio climbed to 70.3% from 69.3% at the end of August. Trade finance loans drove a 0.8% quarterly increase in total loans, while Hong Kong dollar deposits fell 1.1% despite a 0.7% rise in Hong Kong dollar loans. M2 and M3 money supply both rose 0.4% month-on-month.