Monday, October 3, 1977
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BANKING STATISTICS FOR AUGUST
Bank deposita at the end of August stood at $48,814 million,
comprising $11,749 million in demand deposits, $18,022 million in time
deposits and $19,043 million in savings deposits.
There were 74 licensed banks in Hong Kong on August 31.
The following tables released today by the Commissioner of Banking
give a detailed breakdown of bank liabilities and assets and money supply
for the month.
LIABILITIES
1. Deposits
2. Amount due to banks abroad
3. Other liabilities
ASSETS
Cash
$ MILLION
48,814
32,850
9,683
Total Liabilities
91,347
925
2.
Amount due from banks abroad :
(I) Demand and short term claims
(II) Time deposits
I
26,016
14,770
30,786
3. Loans and Advances :
(I) Hong Kong
(II) Abrcad
33,118
17,000
50,118
4. Investments :
(I) Hong Kong
3,451
(II) Abroad
67
3,518
/5. Other Assets: