Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund first-half earnings fall 37% on equity slump, softer bond income
The Exchange Fund, the war chest used to defend the local currency, reported a 37 per cent decline in first-half earnings as losses in Hong Kong equities and weaker bond returns weighed on performance, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said on Tuesday. 17 billion), down from the record half-year return of HK$214 billion in 2025.