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Scam alert related to banks

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
 

Bank Type of scam
The Bank of East Asia, Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chong Hing Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited Fraudulent website
 
     The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
      
     Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012. read more

Scam alert related to banks

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
 

Bank Type of scam
The Bank of East Asia, Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chong Hing Bank Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited Fraudulent website
 
     The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
      
     Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012. read more

Exchange Fund Bills tender results

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Exchange Fund Bills tender results:
 

Tender date : October 27, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2643
Issue date : October 28, 2026
Maturity date : January 27, 2027
Amount applied : HK$161,713 MN
Amount allotted : HK$65,782 MN
Average yield accepted : 2.83 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 2.85 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 91 PCT
Average tender yield : 2.98 PCT
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Tender date : October 27, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2672
Issue date : October 28, 2026
Maturity date : April 28, 2027
Amount applied : HK$74,775 MN
Amount allotted : HK$15,000 MN
Average yield accepted : 3.08 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 3.09 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 100 PCT
Average tender yield : 3.13 PCT
 
*”Pro rata ratio” refers to the average percentage of allotment with respect to each tender participant’s tendered amount at the “highest yield accepted” level.
 
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     Hong Kong Monetary Authority tenders to be held in the week beginning 2 November 2026:
 
Tender date : November 3, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2644
Issue date : November 4, 2026
Maturity date : February 3, 2027
Tenor : 91 Days
Amount on offer : HK$66,286 MN
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Tender date : November 3, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2673
Issue date : November 4, 2026
Maturity date : 5 May 2027
Tenor : 182 Days
Amount on offer : HK$17,000 MN
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Exchange Fund Bills tender results

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Exchange Fund Bills tender results:
 

Tender date : October 27, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2643
Issue date : October 28, 2026
Maturity date : January 27, 2027
Amount applied : HK$161,713 MN
Amount allotted : HK$65,782 MN
Average yield accepted : 2.83 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 2.85 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 91 PCT
Average tender yield : 2.98 PCT
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Tender date : October 27, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2672
Issue date : October 28, 2026
Maturity date : April 28, 2027
Amount applied : HK$74,775 MN
Amount allotted : HK$15,000 MN
Average yield accepted : 3.08 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 3.09 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 100 PCT
Average tender yield : 3.13 PCT
 
*”Pro rata ratio” refers to the average percentage of allotment with respect to each tender participant’s tendered amount at the “highest yield accepted” level.
 
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     Hong Kong Monetary Authority tenders to be held in the week beginning 2 November 2026:
 
Tender date : November 3, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2644
Issue date : November 4, 2026
Maturity date : February 3, 2027
Tenor : 91 Days
Amount on offer : HK$66,286 MN
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Tender date : November 3, 2026
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2673
Issue date : November 4, 2026
Maturity date : 5 May 2027
Tenor : 182 Days
Amount on offer : HK$17,000 MN
read more