Exchange fund foreign assets higher at HK$3.6 trillion

Foreign assets of the Exchange Fund, increased in February  by HK$10.5 billion to HK$3.65 trillion, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported today.

The monetary base, including certificates of indebtedness, government-issued currency notes and coins in circulation, the balance of the banking system and Exchange Fund Bills and Notes issued, amounted to HK$1.68 trillion.