Progress in the handling of banking complaints by HKMA
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today the progress made in its handling of banking complaints received as at end-March 2018. Banking complaints include cases concerning general banking services and conduct-related issues.
 
     In March 2018, 155 cases were received and the handling of 178 cases was completed. As at end-March, the handling of 447 cases was in progress. 
 
     A table summarising the progress made in the handling of banking complaints by the HKMA is attached.

Ends/Friday, April 13, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:55

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