The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is the de facto central bank and the chief regulatory authority for the financial sector in Hong Kong. Established on April 1, 1993, the HKMA operates as an autonomous government authority under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Its primary goal is to maintain the stability of the Hong Kong dollar and the overall financial system in Hong Kong.
The HKMA has four primary functions: