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

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (October 12) the progress made in its handling of banking complaints received as at end-September 2018.  Banking complaints include cases concerning general banking services and conduct-related issues.
      
     In September 2018, 143 cases were received and the handling of 150 cases was completed.  As at end-September, the handling of 375 cases was in progress. 
      
     A table summarising the progress made in the handling of banking complaints by the HKMA is attached.

Ends/Friday, October 12, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:30

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