Scam alert related to banks
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 the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
Bank
Type of scam
Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
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 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 scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
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FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video)
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, yesterday (January 22, Davos time) continued his programme at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. He attended a thematic session and met with leaders from political, business, and international organisations from around the world.
In the morning, Mr Chan attended a thematic session titled "How to Finance Decarbonization?" and served as a speaker. The session focused on how, amid global economic slowdown, high debt levels in advanced economies and geopolitical developments, public-private collaboration can continue to support the goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
During the discussion session, Mr Chan pointed out that both the country and Hong Kong are firmly and steadily progressing towards the goal of carbon neutrality. He shared Hong Kong's target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and the strategies to realise it. These include leveraging government policy to steer behavioural changes among enterprises and consumers, such as providing tax concessions for electric vehicles and incentives for green buildings. He also mentioned financial support for trials of innovative technologies, such as sustainable hydrogen-powered transport, to encourage innovation.
As an international financial centre, Hong Kong actively facilitates private capital participation in the decarbonisation process through a rich green finance ecosystem, such as green bonds and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) funds. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government also encourages financial innovation, including the issuance of tokenised green bonds to allow wider investor participation in green projects, and the securitisation of loans for infrastructure projects to release capital for reinvestment into new projects.
Mr Chan stressed that public support and trust are key to achieving a green transition. The HKSAR Government ensures that funds are genuinely used for green projects by formulating internationally aligned standards, including a green taxonomy and disclosure requirements. For high-emission enterprises, such as mining companies, listing in Hong Kong not only enables them to access capital to support their development but also helps enhance their corporate governance, transparency and recognition in global markets.
Mr Chan also continued to meet with leaders from political, business and international organisations yesterday, including the President and Chief Executive Officer of the WEF, Mr Børge Brende, and the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Mr Dan Katz, to exchange views on global finance and issues of mutual concern, and to share Hong Kong's perspective.
Mr Chan also held separate meetings with the Global Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Mr Mohamed Kande; the Chief Executive Officer of AXA Group, Mr Thomas Buberl; and the Vice President of Global Public Policy of Amazon Web Services, Mr Michael Punke, to exchange views on the current global economic and market situation, as well as technological development.
Mr Chan has concluded his visit to Davos. He will depart Switzerland today (January 23, Davos time), and return to Hong Kong on Saturday morning (January 24, Hong Kong time).
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS concludes attendance at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
