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 announces subscription and allocation results of Silver Bond
The Government announced today (September 11) the subscription and allocation results of the new batch of Silver Bond.
According to the subscription information submitted by the Placing Banks and the Designated Securities Brokers, as at the close of the subscription period on September 4, 2026, a total of 476,703 valid applications were received by the Government for a total of HK$119,306,240,000 in principal amount of bonds.
The final issuance amount of the Silver Bond will be HK$55 billion, higher than the target issuance amount of HK$50 billion. Allocation is conducted by the Government in accordance with the mechanism set out in the Issue Circular. All valid applications received have been allocated bonds up to a maximum of 13 units (with each unit being HK$10,000). For the 88,422 applications seeking 12 or fewer units, they will be allocated the full amounts applied for. The remaining 388,281 applications applying for more than 12 units will be allocated 12 units each and then entered into a ballot. Of these applications, 97,396 applications will be allocated one additional unit.
The Silver Bond will be issued on September 15, 2026 under the retail part of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Notifications on individual allocation results, applicable subscription moneys and refunds of application moneys in excess of the allocated portion will be sent to applicants.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said, "The number of applicants and the subscription amount for this batch of Silver Bond have reached new record highs again, demonstrating that Silver Bond continues to be widely welcomed by senior citizens as a safe and steady investment option. The proceeds from this batch of bonds will be used on capital works projects for pushing ahead Hong Kong's infrastructure and urban development, as well as enhancing people's quality of life. We will keep the Silver Bond scheme under review, taking account the investor response, market conditions and other relevant considerations."
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