The Zhitong Finance App learned that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an announcement stating that in response to the Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Co., Ltd., which is responsible for operating the FPS system, plans to upgrade the FPS system from 1 a.m. to 11 a.m. on August 9 (Sunday), the FPS system will be suspended during this period. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has requested banks and stored value payment instrument operators to notify customers of relevant arrangements in advance and in due course. Members of the public can contact their banks or stored value payment instrument operators to inquire about the details of the relevant services affected by the improvements in the FPS system. If necessary, members of the public are requested to make arrangements for their payment items in advance.

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