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

     The Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board (the Board) today (July 12) published its Annual Report for 2016-2017. The Report reviews the operations of the Deposit Protection Scheme (the Scheme) in 2016-2017 and highlights the Board's plans for 2017-2018. During the year the Board continued its efforts in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the Scheme, ensuring depositors can save with confidence at all times.
 
     The Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board’s Annual Report 2016-2017 is available on the Board's website (www.dps.org.hk).

Ends/Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:08

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