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

     ​The Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board (the Board) today (July 16) published its Annual Report for 2024-2025. The Report highlights the key achievements of the Board in 2024-2025, which include the smooth implementation of a number of enhancements to the Deposit Protection Scheme (the Scheme) in two phases on October 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025. The Board also stepped up its promotional efforts to raise awareness of the new protection limit of HK$800,000. The Board's dedicated efforts throughout the year contributed to the achievement of high levels of public awareness of and confidence in the Scheme. 
      
     The Annual Report 2024-2025 is available on the Board's website (www.dps.org.hk).

Ends/Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:45

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