Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by The Bank of East Asia, Limited relating to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the websites or login screens concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Government welcomes publication of annual report of Process Review Panel for the Securities and Futures Commission
The Government today (December 31) welcomed the publication of the annual report of the Process Review Panel for the Securities and Futures Commission (PRP) which covers the work of the PRP in 2024-25.
A spokesman for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said, "The PRP has conducted a comprehensive review of the internal processes and operational procedures of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Through reviewing selected cases concerning enforcement, licensing, supervision of intermediaries and complaint handling, etc, the PRP has made a number of comprehensive and constructive observations and recommendations which are conducive to the fair and consistent exercise of regulatory powers by the SFC. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the PRP Chairman, Ms Miranda Kwok, and the PRP members for their diligent efforts in enhancing the transparency and accountability of the SFC."
The PRP is an independent panel established by the Chief Executive to review and advise the SFC on the adequacy of the SFC's internal procedures and operational guidelines, and to determine whether the SFC has followed its internal procedures for ensuring fairness and consistency.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Photo source: reference image
