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

     The Financial Secretary announced in the 2024-25 Budget that the application period of the 80% Guarantee Product and the 90% Guarantee Product of the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme (SFGS) be extended for two years to end-March 2026.

     Enterprises wishing to apply for loans may approach the lending institutions.  Details including the list of participating lenders are available on the SFGS webpage: www.hkmc.com.hk/sfgs. For public enquiries, please call the SFGS Hotline at 2536 0392.

Ends/Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Issued at HKT 15:00

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