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MPFA’s outreaching work in full swing

Starting end of April, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) will organize a series of “meet-the-public” sessions at the regional offices of two political parties as part of its effort to reach out to the public.

 

With the assistance of the two parties, the MPFA will deploy its staff to their regional offices around the territory. These sessions will be conducted outside office hours to answer public enquiries about MPF for the convenience of the working public. The following is the schedule of these sessions in May:

 

Democratic Party

Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong

May 8

DC Office of

Ms Cheung Yuet Lan

 

April 23

Ma On Shan Office

 

May 10

DC Office of

Mr Chow Yick Hay

 

April 25

Tsuen Wan Branch

May 11

DC Office of

Mr Ma Kee

 

May 10

Tung Chung Office

 

May 16

DC Office of

Mr Poon Chung Yuen

 

May 14

NT South Branch

May 21

Office of LegCo member

Mr Yeung Sum

 

May 15

Kowloon City Branch

May 23

DC office of

Mr Choy Tsz Man

 

May 16

Tuen Mun Branch

 

May 29

Office of LegCo member

Mr Szeto Wah

 

May 17

Hong Kong Island West Branch

May 31

DC Office of

Mr Cheng Kar Foo & Wong Chun Wai

 

May 21

Ma On Shan Office

 

May 22

Wang Tau Hum Office

 

May 23

Tsuen Wan Branch

 

“We must thank the two parties for making all the necessary arrangements. The sessions form part of our continuous effort to reinforce our public education effort through proactive contact with the public who may be in need of advice and assistance on MPF-related matters,” said Managing Director of the MPFA, Mr Rafael Hui.

 

Today, a kick-off ceremony was jointly officiated by representatives from the two parties, namely Mr Szeto Wah, Mr Chan Kwok-keung, Mr Chan Kam-lam, Mr Sin Chung-kai, Mr Ip Kwok-him and Mr Law Chi-kwong. They were joined by Non-Executive Director of the MPFA, Mr Lee Kai-ming. 

 

Apart from organizing “meet-the-public” sessions with political parties, the MPFA has held more than 60 “MPF Info Stations” at various districts in conjunction with the Home Affairs Department since end of January this year. It also has plans to conduct seminars in secondary schools and tertiary education institutions.

 

In parallel, investor education will be one of the MPFA’s priority tasks in the coming year.

 

“The MPFA will continue to work together with all relevant parties in promoting investor education in the coming year. This is especially important as most of the two million MPF scheme members are buying funds for the first time,” said Mr Hui.

 

In collaboration with the Securities and Futures Commission, the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, professional organizations and district bodies, the MPFA seeks to enhance the public’s knowledge in unit trusts and MPF investments.

 

For enquiries about the “meet-the-public” sessions, members of the public may call the MPFA hotline (tel: 2918 0102).

 

– Ends –

 

21 April 2001

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