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The spokesman said the continuing interest of foreign banks in entering the local market reflected Hong Kong's continued importance and attractiveness as a major international financial centre. The licence for SBL is the tenth banking licence granted in 1994.
There are now 180 licensed banks in Hong Kong, of which 148 are incorporated outside the territory. Of these, 43 are from Japan.
End/Friday, December 23, 1994
Tsuen Wan illegal rooftop structures dwellers should register for rehousing
The Director of Buildings, Mrs Helen Yu, today (Friday) urges former dwellers of illegal rooftop structures to leave the roof of Cheuk Ming Building in Tsuen Wan as the closure orders are still in force.
"Any unauthorised entry or occupation is in breach of the closure orders," Mrs Yu said.
"Apart from workers of the Government contractor who are demolishing the unauthorised structures, the presence of any other person could cause disruption and pose danger to site."
"The Building Authority has the responsibility to ensure safety of demolition work. We would not wish to see any person injured," she said.
"The former dwellers should register themselves with the Housing Department for rehousing arrangements. There is no need for anyone to be homeless," she added.
End/Friday, December 23, 1994