The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong's 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.
October 26, 2022A syndicate with triad links allegedly use cold calls and posed as bank staff to lure victims into the illicit scheme promising government-guaranteed low-interest loans.
October 13, 2021The Small and Medium Enterprise Credit Guarantee Fund of Taiwan will underwrite 100 percent of the lending programme.
June 28, 2021The scheme provides a supplementary financing option for individuals suffering income loss resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2021Lenders should not take any actions which tighten credit to borrowers on knowledge of their application for PLGS loans.
April 21, 2021The maximum loan amount per enterprise, total loan ceiling, maximum repayment period, and duration of moratorium will be extended.
March 23, 2021The SME Automation and Digitalisation Facility, launched in March to help SMEs automate processes and digitalise operations, has more than tripled in size.
March 19, 2021The government will guarantee up to 80 percent of the loans under the scheme, while also increasing the loan limit and allowing larger businesses to also benefit.
March 12, 2021The maximum loan amount per enterprise, total loan ceiling, maximum repayment period, and duration of moratorium will be extended.
February 25, 2021The maximum loan amount and repayment period are being increased to further alleviate the cash flow pressure of SMEs, effective from Friday, 18 September.
September 16, 2020