Microfinance Scheme Fair launched today

The Opening Ceremony of the Microfinance Scheme Fair was held by The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) today (Friday) at the Central Atrium of Olympian City 2.  The Microfinance Scheme Fair, which is held from 15 May to 17 May 2015, aims to provide a platform for the entrepreneurs of the Microfinance Scheme (MFS) to display and promote their products and services.  During the 3-day fair, there will be booths hosted by the entrepreneurs, workshops to interact with the audience and also guest speakers will share their entrepreneurial experience. 

The Opening Ceremony was officiated by the Financial Secretary, Mr John Tsang Chun-wah.  Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, the Financial Secretary extended his sincere gratitude for the parties who made the MFS a success.  He said, “I would like to thank the participating banks, NGOs and mentors for their tremendous support to the MFS since its launch, which is key to enabling the MFS to run smoothly and help those who wish to start their own business to have their entrepreneurial dreams come true”. 

To continue to encourage entrepreneurial spirit, the HKMC will extend the MFS for a further term of 3 years until 28 June 2018 and expand the aggregate lending amount cap of the MFS by HK$100 million to HK$200 million.  

As at end of April 2015, the MFS has approved 149 cases, with a total loan amount of HK$37.82 million.  

For more details about the MFS, please refer to the leaflet and information pack available on the HKMC website (www.hkmc.com.hk).  For enquiries, please call the MFS Hotline: 2536 0707. 

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited
15 May 2015

The Financial Secretary, Mr John Tsang Chun-wah, today officiates at the Opening Ceremony of the Microfinance Scheme Fair.  The ceremony is well attended by representatives of the Scheme’s participating banks, NGOs and mentors.