Progress in 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 (June 11) the progress made in its handling of banking complaints received as at end-May 2021. Banking complaints include cases concerning general banking services and conduct-related issues.

     In May 2021, 258 cases were received and the handling of 214 cases was completed. As at end-May, the handling of 690 cases was in progress. 

     A table summarising the progress made in the handling of banking complaints by the HKMA is attached.

Ends/Friday, June 11, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:30

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