Effective Exchange Rate Index
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 is 105.3 (down 0.1 against yesterday's index).
Red flag hoisted at Kwun Yam Beach
Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 30) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Kwun Yam Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.
Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Exchange Fund Bills tender results:
| Tender date | : | July 30, 2019 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | Q1931 |
| Issue date | : | July 31, 2019 |
| Maturity date | : | October 30, 2019 |
| Amount applied | : | HK$106,400 MN |
| Amount allotted | : | HK$37,257 MN |
| Average yield accepted | : | 2.11 PCT |
| Highest yield accepted | : | 2.15 PCT |
| Pro rata ratio | : | About 0.3 PCT |
| Average tender yield | : | 2.19 PCT |
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| Tender date | : | July 30, 2019 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | H1960 |
| Issue date | : | July 31, 2019 |
| Maturity date | : | January 29, 2020 |
| Amount applied | : | HK$45,354 MN |
| Amount allotted | : | HK$10,000 MN |
| Average yield accepted | : | 2.07 PCT |
| Highest yield accepted | : | 2.09 PCT |
| Pro rata ratio | : | About 64 PCT |
| Average tender yield | : | 2.16 PCT |
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority tenders to be held in the week beginning August 5:
| Tender date | : | August 6, 2019 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | Q1932 |
| Issue date | : | August 7, 2019 |
| Maturity date | : | November 6, 2019 |
| Tenor | : | 91 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$41,184 MN |
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| Tender date | : | August 6, 2019 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | H1961 |
| Issue date | : | August 7, 2019 |
| Maturity date | : | February 5, 2020 |
| Tenor | : | 182 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$11,000 MN |
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| Tender date | : | August 6, 2019 |
| Paper on offer | : | EF Bills |
| Issue number | : | Y1992 |
| Issue date | : | August 7, 2019 |
| Maturity date | : | August 5, 2020 |
| Tenor | : | 364 Days |
| Amount on offer | : | HK$5,000 MN |
Lifesaving services at Golden Beach resume
Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has announced that the lifesaving services at Golden Beach in Tuen Mun District resumed today (July 30). The lifesaving services at the beach were suspended earlier due to an insufficient number of lifeguards on duty.
Red flag hoisted at Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach
Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 30) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach in the Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.