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Hong Kong plans gold expansion and new vaults to boost financial hub status

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Hong Kong is planning to expand its gold holdings and potentially construct vaults in the Northern Metropolis area to strengthen its position as an international financial hub. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po indicated that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's increased involvement in the gold market will enhance the city's financial ecosystem. Chan also stated that Hong Kong is not considering an interest rate hike despite recent US actions, while noting geopolitical concerns are driving other central banks to consider storing gold in Hong Kong. AI

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Hong Kong plans gold expansion and new vaults to boost financial hub status

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    Hong Kong eyeing gold expansion and Northern Metropolis vaults to cement hub status

    Hong Kong’s plan to raise its gold holdings will further cement the city’s status as an international financial centre, with the possibility of building vaults in the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment, according to authorities. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on T…

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