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

     The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr Eddie Yue, today (September 29) attended the opening ceremony of a bank branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (ICBC (Asia)) at Queens Hill Estate in Fanling, and visited the branch to understand its facilities and operations.
      
     The HKMA is committed to promoting financial inclusion in Hong Kong. Recognising that banking services are essential to support the daily lives of people, the key priority of financial inclusion is to ensure that the public has access to basic banking services. The HKMA encourages the banking industry to enhance branch network through conventional and innovative channels as well as put in place appropriate measures for customers in need for better customer experience, taking into account the banking needs and aspiration of the community.
      
     Mr Yue said, "I am pleased to welcome the timely opening of a branch by ICBC (Asia) at Queens Hill Estate, which is a large scale public housing in new development area expecting a growing population and demand for banking services, to provide convenience to the neighbourhood. I commend ICBC (Asia) for manifesting the commitment to financial inclusion and contributing to the development of inclusive community."

Ends/Thursday, September 29, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:42

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