Summary
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a Quantum Preparedness Index within its new Fintech Promotion Blueprint released in early February 2026. This first-of-its-kind index gauges how ready Hong Kong’s banks are for the quantum computing era and the shift to post-quantum cryptography, underscoring growing regulatory momentum to future-proof financial security.
The QPI will provide a sector-wide snapshot of current readiness and a measurable roadmap for improvement over the coming years. HKMA plans to use it to identify gaps, set targets, and deliver practical support so banks can move from awareness to action on quantum-safe security.
For cyber leaders and CISOs, the signal is stronger governance and clearer benchmarks for PQC transition. The index is set to turn planning into execution across Hong Kong’s banking sector, and could inform similar efforts globally.
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