Tag Archives: China

image_pdfimage_print

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
Hang Seng Bank, Limited Fraudulent websites and phishing instant messages
 
     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

HAD opens temporary heat shelters

     The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (June 10).
      
     The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.
      
     For further information, please call the department’s hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.

     â€‹The heat shelters are located at:
 
Hong Kong Island:
———————
 
Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
 
Eastern –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
 
Southern –
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
 
Wan Chai –
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
 
Kowloon:
——————
 
Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
 
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
 
Sham Shui Po –
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate
 
Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
 
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
 
New Territories:
————————–
 
Islands –
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
 
Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
 
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
 
Sai Kung –
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
 
Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
 
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
 
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
 
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
 
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
 
Yuen Long –
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai
 
     In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf. 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 : June 10, 2025
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2524
Issue date : June 11, 2025
Maturity date : September 10, 2025
Amount applied : HK$173,422 MN
Amount allotted : HK$62,596 MN
Average yield accepted : 0.78 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 0.87 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 13 PCT
Average tender yield : 0.97 PCT
****************************
Tender date : June 10, 2025
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2553
Issue date : June 11, 2025
Maturity date : December 10, 2025
Amount applied : HK$47,580 MN
Amount allotted : HK$14,000 MN
Average yield accepted : 1.45 PCT
Highest yield accepted : 1.49 PCT
Pro rata ratio* : About 17 PCT
Average tender yield : 1.63 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.
 
———————————————————

     Hong Kong Monetary Authority tenders to be held in the week beginning June 16, 2025:
 
Tender date : June 17, 2025
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : Q2525
Issue date : June 18, 2025
Maturity date : September 17, 2025
Tenor : 91 Days
Amount on offer : HK$61,909 MN
****************************
Tender date : June 17, 2025
Paper on offer : EF Bills
Issue number : H2554
Issue date : June 18, 2025
Maturity date : December 17, 2025
Tenor : 182 Days
Amount on offer : HK$13,000 MN
read more