HONG Kong plans to raise the maximum protection on bank deposits in a move designed to better shield people during times of severe stress. Read more at The Business Times.
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Hong Kong Plans to Raise Bank Deposit Protection After Review
Hong Kong plans to raise the maximum protection on bank deposits in a move designed to better shield people during times of severe stress.