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Establishment of a commercial credit reference agency in Hong Kong


Date Context Summary of development Action
14.7.00 PRESS The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released for public consultation its proposal to establish a commercial credit reference agency (CCRA) in Hong Kong. [Press release] [Consultation paper]

The establishment of CCRA aimed at addressing the need for authorized institutions to have information about their corporate customers, particularly in relation to small and medium sized enterprises in Hong Kong.

29.3.01 FA Financial Affairs Panel (FA Panel) The Panel discussed with the Administration on the latest progress on the proposed establishment of CCRA. [Paper]
25.4.01 CM The Council passed a motion moved by Hon Ambrose LAU urging the Administration and HKMA to expedite the establishment of CCRA in Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 100"]
4.12.02 CQ Hon Ambrose LAU raised a question on the progress of establishment of CCRA. [Hansard "page 32"]
16.6.03 PRESS HKMA, the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB), the Hong Kong Association of Restricted Licence Banks and the Deposit-taking Companies Association (DTCA) announced the plan for the establishment of CCRA in Hong Kong. [Press release]
5.7.04 FA The Panel discussed with the Administration on the latest developments in relation to the establishment of CCRA in Hong Kong. [Paper] [Follow-up paper] [Follow-up paper]
26.10.04 PRESS HKMA, HKAB, DTCA and Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Ltd. (D&B) jointly announced the launch of CCRA in Hong Kong. [Press release]
15.12.04 CQ Dr Hon David LI raised a question on the work of CCRA. [Hansard "page 48"]


  • Commercial Credit Reference Agency: http://www.info.gov.hk/hkma/eng/ccra/toc_b.htm

    Related topics in the Database:
  • Deposit protection in Hong Kong
  • Consumer protection in the banking sector and sharing of positive consumer credit data


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