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

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (August 12) the progress made in its handling of banking complaints received as at end-July 2016.  Banking complaints include cases concerning general banking services and conduct-related issues.
 
     In July 2016, 152 cases were received and the handling of 149 cases was completed.  As at end-July, the handling of 610 cases was in progress. 
 
     A table summarising the progress made in the handling of banking complaints by the HKMA is attached.

Ends/Friday, August 12, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:30

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