The Acting Financial Secretary, Professor K C Chan, met the visiting Minister of Finance of Switzerland and Federal Councillor, Mr Ueli Maurer, today (April 19) to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

     Professor Chan briefed Mr Maurer on the latest developments in Hong Kong, including offshore Renminbi business, and said he was glad to see the good bilateral trade and investment relations between the two places.

     He also reaffirmed the intention to enter into co-operation with Switzerland with regard to the automatic exchange of financial account information in tax matters.

     Professor Chan added, "We share the understanding to continue exploring ways to ensure open and accessible financial markets and a level playing field for financial services, and to reinforce the stability and integrity of financial markets through bilateral dialogue."

Ends/Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Issued at HKT 15:40

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