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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is Hong Kong’s central banking institution which was established on 1 April 1993.  The HKMA’s four main functions are:

• maintaining currency stability within the framework of the Linked Exchange Rate System;
• promoting the stability and integrity of the financial system, including the banking system;
• helping to maintain Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre, including the maintenance and development of Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure; and
• managing the Exchange Fund.