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The Hong Kong Association of Banks ("HKAB") and The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong (BGCA) today launched "Financial Interactive Theatre 2018", a series of theatrical performances, which will be staged at 18 primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to promote responsible money management attitudes and behaviours among students.

Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR, Ms. Diana Cesar, Chairperson of HKAB, and members of the HKAB Committee were joined by more than 100 students from S.T.W. Dr. Catherine F. Woo Memorial School and QualiEd College at the launch ceremony. Officiating guests shared with the students their personal experience and useful tips on how to start managing money responsibly and effectively from a young age.

Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR, said the Government has been encouraging the banking industry to realise the concept of financial inclusion so that the public can enjoy convenient banking services while also understanding the importance of prudent and smart financial management. He thanked the HKAB for fulfilling corporate social responsibility actively, and co-organized the "Financial Interactive Theatre" with BGCA to educate young people about the knowledge and importance of universal finance. It is expected that more companies and professionals will follow HKAB, to rebate the community by fostering various charity events.

Ms. Diana Cesar, Chairperson of HKAB said, "HKAB aspires to be a good corporate citizen. To this end, we strive to give back to the community through sharing our knowledge and expertise. We want to give the younger generation the right ideas to manage their personal finances through the "Financial Interactive Theatre". Teaching our students about finance and money management will help them save and spend sensibly in later life. I would like to thank the HKSAR Government and the schools for partnering with us, The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong for developing this drama series, and the Investor Education Centre and our member banks for contributing their expertise."

HKAB's Financial Interactive Theatre 2018 will perform at 18 schools in different districts between September 2018 and January 2019, reaching over 5,000 students from Primary 4 to Secondary 3. The audience will be invited to join the performance and play an active role by helping the characters make money management decisions. The performance will not only motivate students' participation, but also encourage students to reflect on their attitudes in everyday finance.

Over the years, HKAB has brought together member banks to give back to society through a range of initiatives under its "We Care, We Share" banner. Apart from the "Financial Interactive Theatre", HKAB has also run community programmes by teaching senior citizens how to use ATMs and hosting financial management skills workshops for low-income families.

Ceremony Highlights:

Officiating guests share their experience in personal financial management with students at the launch ceremony. From left: Ms. Mary Huen, representative of HKAB Committee; Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR; Ms. Diana Cesar, Chairperson of HKAB; and Mrs. Ann Kung, representative of HKAB Committee.

Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR (middle) and 12 representatives of HKAB Committee jointly officiate at the launch ceremony of the "Financial Interactive Theatre 2018".

The Hong Kong Association of Banks ("HKAB") upholds its mission "Banks and the Community, We Care We Share" by bringing the industry's joint effort to care for the community. This year, in response to the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and its theme "Together • Progress • Opportunity", HKAB partners with a social enterprise CookEasy under Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and launches the "Food for Love Project" to raise public's concern over community needs.

The Project supports the operation of CookEasy to offer job opportunities to the disabled in preparation of food packs. With the support of bank volunteers from HKAB, the Project will make available fresh and nutritious food packs to the elderly, low income and single-parent families.

Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government; Mrs. Ann Kung, Acting Chairperson of HKAB; and members from the HKAB Main Committee jointly officiated at the kick-off ceremony held today at iBakery Cafe. Representatives of HKAB took the opportunity to introduce the details of the Project, followed by demonstration of food packs preparation by staff from CookEasy.

Mr. Cheung said, "To people with disabilities, employment means much more than a job. It is symbolic of society's recognition over their ability. The Government will continue to implement multi-pronged measures to promote employment of people with disabilities. I hope that the Food for Love Project will enable friends of the Hong Kong Association of Banks to understand more the ability of people with disabilities, so as to provide people with disabilities with more internships and job opportunities."

Mrs. Kung said, "HKAB hopes to raise the public's awareness of the disadvantaged through the HKAB Food for Love Project. We hope to express our care to the elderly who are living alone and the low-income families by delivering fresh food packs. Meanwhile, we also hope to support the employment of people with disabilities through the Project, thereby showing our long-term commitment to caring for the community and supporting the disadvantaged."

HKAB Food for Love Project covers the period from July to December and seven districts including Tin Shui Wai, Tuen Mun, Kwai Tsing, Sham Shui Po, Tsuen Wan, Tai Kok Tsui and Southern District. HKAB will join hands with volunteers from youth and women organisations to prepare lunch for the elderly living alone and deliver food packs by person to more than 10,000 beneficiaries.

HKAB and the banking industry are dedicated to caring the community and have been organising volunteer work and events to raise public awareness on banking services and financial knowledge. The Food for Love Project is also an accredited event celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Ceremony Highlights:

Representatives of HKAB introduce the Food for Love Project, with staff from Cook Easy demonstrating how to make a fresh food pack.

Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration (middle); Mrs. Ann Kung, Acting Chairperson of HKAB (6th from left); and Committee members of HKAB jointly officiate at the launch ceremony of the HKAB Food for Love Project.

Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration and representatives of HKAB Committee members give food packs to the beneficiaries.

Speech by the Chief Secretary at HKAB Food for Love Project Launch Ceremony (with photos and video)

Visit the Facebook Page and Youtube Channel of HKAB for more information!

This year, we will partner with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) to organise a six-month Youth Financial Education Programme - "Banking Perspective".

On 20 June 2016, Professor K.C. Chan, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of HKSAR; Ms. May Tan, Chairperson of HKAB; and members from the HKAB committees jointly officiated at the kick-off ceremony.

Professor K.C. Chan, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, said, "Financial learning is lifelong and good financial behaviours should be cultivated from young. I am glad to see the HKAB launches again a series of activities to educate our secondary school students and help them gain a better understanding of the banking and finance sector. This is particularly helpful for those who are interested to join the industry. "

Ms. May Tan, Chairperson of HKAB, said, "HKAB has been very committed to serve the local community. We are pleased to organize a financial education programme focusing on career planning for secondary school students this year. We hope that the young people shall be able to know more about the banking and finance industry through the programme. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the HKFYG, all members of HKAB and the industry for their staunch support to the programme."

The six-month long programme will start from late June to November. The programme includes three major activities: "I am a Banker", bank visits and financial education workshops for youth. More than a thousand high school students will participate in the events. Students are expected to gain a deeper understanding of the banking industry and to get their financial literacy improved, which will be essential for students charting their career paths, upon completion of the programme.

Visit the Facebook Page and Youtube Channel of HKAB for more information!

On 26 June 2015, Mr. Eddie Ng Hak-kim, Secretary for Education of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. George Leung, HKAB Acting Chairperson and HSBC's Advisor, Asia Pacific, took part in the Programme's Ambassador Delegation Ceremony together with Committee Members of the HKAB.

Secretary for Education Mr. Eddie Ng, said, "Since its formation in 1981, HKAB has been acting as the bridge of communication between the government and the industry, and contributed to the healthy development of the industry. In recent years, it has also actively rolled out a range of community programmes. The Youth Financial Education Programme, its latest initiatives, is in line with the Government's policies on vocational training, personal development among secondary students and closer collaboration between tertiary institutions and the industry."

Mr. George Leung, HKAB Acting Chairperson said, "As students graduate from their studies, many of them will enter the workforce in different industries. Understanding their own personal goals, and having a responsible attitude towards managing their own finance are a crucial part of their future development. The Youth Financial Education Programme is designed to help students gain a good understanding of financial management concepts and identify their goals for personal growth."

Following a competitive two-round selection process, 30 tertiary students were chosen to receive a training course with activities including a training camp, workshops on financial knowledge and self-discovery, as well as group presentation skills. As Young Financial Ambassadors, they are tasked with leading secondary students to participate in the Programme's various activities and help them to be acquainted with financial management concepts.

In September to November, a team of 30 Young Financial Ambassadors, together with HKAB volunteers, will meet with 1,500 secondary school students to pass on the important concepts of personal finance such as savings, investment, insurance and loans, through games and group activities.

Over the years, HKAB has brought together member banks to give back to society through a range of initiatives under its "We Care, We Share" commitment. Apart from "Youth Financial Education Programme", HKAB has also run other other community programmes such as teaching senior citizens how to use ATM, hosting financial management skills workshops for low-income families, and "Junior Banker Induction Programme", which introduces secondary school students to the basics of daily banking operations through branch visits and interactive activities.

Visit the Facebook Page and Youtube Channel of HKAB for more information!

On 27 May 2014, Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of HKSAR; Mr He Guangbei, Chairman of HKAB and also Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong); and the Committee Members of HKAB jointly officiated at the Opening Ceremony of the "Little Volunteers, Big Hearts" Volunteering Programme. Afterwards, the guests visited the booths set up by various social enterprises making gift bags and learning the language and food culture of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.

Mr He Guangbei, Chairman of HKAB, said, "HKAB encourages its member banks to undertake more social responsibility works. The Chinese character of 'volunteering (義)' is a vivid reflection of our role to lend a helping hand. It is composed of the character of "myself (我)", encouraging both individuals and corporations to put 'volunteering' into action. We hope that members of the community will commit their efforts to helping those in need, to share love and build a harmonious society."

Under the "Little Volunteers, Big Hearts" Programme from June to November 2014, the staff of the member banks partnered with secondary and primary school students making 100 elderly home visits and cultural exchanges with 70 ethnic minorities through cooking each other's festive foods.

With the support of volunteers provided by member banks, HKAB also organised the following activities for different target groups:

• Junior Banker Induction Programme – A total of 300 secondary school students visited different departments in banks and took part in various interactive activities to widen their horizons and give them a broader career perspective.
• Financial Education Workshop – A total of 500 participants from low-income and single-parent families participated in 12 workshops to learn basic concept of saving, wise spending and borrowing.
• ATM Education Programme – A total of 10 workshops were held at elderly centres to teach 400 senior citizens to use simplified ATMs in a safe and convenient manner using tailored simulation games.

Visit the Facebook Page and Youtube Channel of HKAB for more information!

This Photo Exhibition is part of the HKAB's 2013 "Banks and the Community, We Care, We Share" project. The HKAB hopes this exhibition will help the public appreciate the concerted efforts being made by the banking industry on behalf of the community, through its involvement in a wide range of voluntary and educational activities.

Mr. John Tsang Chun-wah, GBM, JP Financial Secretary, Mr. Benjamin Hung, Chairman of HKAB, and HKAB Committee Members officiated the opening ceremony on 21 June 2013 and volunteered in a candy-making workshop with children sharing joy together.

Mr. John Tsang said, "Hong Kong is one of the most important financial centres in the Asia Pacific region, and the banks serve as the conduits of our economy, not only in our financial activities, but also has an exemplary role in corporate social responsibilities. The business sector is playing an indispensable role in both promoting economic development and building a caring society."

"In addition to supporting the continual development of Hong Kong's economy, banks also have a role in caring for the community." Mr. Benjamin Hung said, "Through the different educational activities and volunteering work in local communities, the industry can grow with society to meet their changing needs."

Other activities under the "Banks and the Community, We Care, We Share" project

• Financial Education Workshop - The HKAB has collaborated with the Hong Kong Council of Social Serviceon a series of financial education programmes for low-income and single-parent families, supported by volunteers from member banks. Over 25 of these financial management workshops have been held, attracting over 700 participants in total.
• ATM Education Programme - To help senior citizens learn to use simplified ATMs, member banks have provided volunteers to conduct ATM Education Talks at senior centres in various districts around Hong Kong. To date, the HKAB has organised over 70 of these educational talks, attended by over 1,000 senior citizens.
• Employee Volunteer Work - Bank volunteers actively participate in activities for the needy in the community. For example, bank volunteers will take part in a series of eight candy-making workshops to be held in the summer holiday, helping the children get the most out of their afternoon making sweets.
• Junior 'Banker' Induction - Under this programme, secondary school students will visit different departments in banks and take part in other interactive activities. By giving them a glimpse of life as a banker, the programme widens their horizons and gives them a broader career perspective.
• "Happy" Savings Passbook - We encourage primary school students to record their happiness in this "Happy" Savings Passbook, and share it with others. In this way they learn how to spread positive energy and become a caring partner for others.

Visit the Facebook Page and Youtube Channel of HKAB for more information!

The opening ceremony of the first-ever exhibition organised by the HKAB - "Banks and the Community, Your Partner in Life" at Citywalk One was officiated by Anita Fung, Chairperson of HKAB, Eddie Yue, Deputy Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and representatives from member banks. The 5-day exhibition, running from 24 to 28 October 2012, aimed to re-energise the relationship between the banking industry and the community by highlighting the multidimensional role that banks play in people's daily lives.

"This banking exhibition is a great opportunity for the community to learn more about the banking industry and its place in Hong Kong's rise as a leading financial centre in the region. As the representative body of banks, HKAB has long been a strong supporter of Hong Kong's economic development. By providing the best banking products and services, we aspire to be a lifelong partner of the community and to help pave the way for a more prosperous Hong Kong for all," said Anita Fung, Chairperson of HKAB.

The exhibition showcased precious and rare memorabilia including photos of valuable old banknotes, passbooks, piggy banks, banking tools and bank advertisements from bygone eras. A series of educational, creative exhibition panels and a time tunnel illustrated how banking services have evolved to keep pace with the changing needs and aspirations of the community. The interactive fun facts corner promised to engage visitors with entertaining bank-related trivia that resonates with our everyday lives.

To help introduce children to financial planning, arts classes were held each day in the Family Corner from 25 to 28 October 2012. Children aged between 6 and 12 and accompanied by their guardians drew their saving goals under the supervision of professional art tutors.

Officiating guests at the opening ceremony. (Second left) Eddie Yue, Deputy Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Monetary Authority; (Second right) Anita Fung, Chairperson of HKAB.

Guided exhibition tour for officiating guests and member banks.

The public is very interested in the exhibition especially the precious and rare memorabilia.