MPF campaign

Hong Kong Watch launched the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) campaign in April 2023 to address the issue of Hong Kongers being denied access to their MPF savings.

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UK Parliament holds hearing on withholding of Hong Kongers’ Mandatory Provident Fund savings
UK Parliament holds hearing on withholding of Hong Kongers’ Mandatory Provident Fund savings
Nearly 400 Hong Kongers urge HSBC to release their Mandatory Provident Fund retirement savings
Nearly 400 Hong Kongers urge HSBC to release their Mandatory Provident Fund retirement savings
'HSBC restructuring a chance to rescue UK’s Hong Kongers from transnational repression', Megan Khoo
'HSBC restructuring a chance to rescue UK’s Hong Kongers from transnational repression', Megan Khoo
Thirteen Parliamentarians ask HSBC how its restructure will affect MPF claimants
Thirteen Parliamentarians ask HSBC how its restructure will affect MPF claimants
Manulife and Sun Life testify before Canadian Parliament on withholding C$2 billion in MPF retirement savings
Manulife and Sun Life testify before Canadian Parliament on withholding C$2 billion in MPF retirement savings
Call to sign letter to HSBC on releasing Hong Kongers' Mandatory Provident Fund savings
Call to sign letter to HSBC on releasing Hong Kongers' Mandatory Provident Fund savings
Hong Kong Watch hosts parliamentary seminar on the UK’s Hong Kong policy
Hong Kong Watch hosts parliamentary seminar on the UK’s Hong Kong policy
Twenty-three civil society and human rights organisations urge UK Foreign Secretary to raise concerns about Article 23 legislation, MPF and Jimmy Lai during visit to China
Twenty-three civil society and human rights organisations urge UK Foreign Secretary to raise concerns about Article 23 legislation, MPF and Jimmy Lai during visit to China
Lord Patten of Barnes receives response from HSBC and Standard Chartered on releasing Hong Kongers' MPF savings
Lord Patten of Barnes receives response from HSBC and Standard Chartered on releasing Hong Kongers' MPF savings
'After Fleeing Repression, Hong Kongers in Exile Face Financial Blockades', Megan Khoo
'After Fleeing Repression, Hong Kongers in Exile Face Financial Blockades', Megan Khoo
Hong Konger with Canadian Permanent Residency successfully withdraws MPF savings from Manulife
Hong Konger with Canadian Permanent Residency successfully withdraws MPF savings from Manulife
Statement from Lord Patten of Barnes on the withholding of Hong Kongers' MPF savings
Statement from Lord Patten of Barnes on the withholding of Hong Kongers' MPF savings
'Exiled pro-democracy Hong Kong activists blocked from accessing pensions', The Guardian
'Exiled pro-democracy Hong Kong activists blocked from accessing pensions', The Guardian
'Hong Kongers Fleeing to UK Leave $3.8 Billion Trapped Behind', Bloomberg UK
'Hong Kongers Fleeing to UK Leave $3.8 Billion Trapped Behind', Bloomberg UK
MPF letter template for Hong Kongers to use to write to their Member of Parliament
MPF letter template for Hong Kongers to use to write to their Member of Parliament
A guide: How the new UK Parliament and government should approach Hong Kong
A guide: How the new UK Parliament and government should approach Hong Kong
'Hong Kong exiles in UK and Canada lack access to billions of their savings', Megan Khoo
'Hong Kong exiles in UK and Canada lack access to billions of their savings', Megan Khoo
Updated briefing: Canadian financial companies blocking Hong Kongers’ access to an estimated C$2 billion in retirement savings
Updated briefing: Canadian financial companies blocking Hong Kongers’ access to an estimated C$2 billion in retirement savings
Hong Kong Watch, Manulife and Sun Life testify to Canadian Parliament on withholding of C$1.5 billion in MPF retirement savings
Hong Kong Watch, Manulife and Sun Life testify to Canadian Parliament on withholding of C$1.5 billion in MPF retirement savings
Interview with NTD UK News on blocked MPF access
Interview with NTD UK News on blocked MPF access
Hong Kong Watch extends gratitude to cross-party group of 14 Canadian parliamentarians for supporting Hong Kong community
Hong Kong Watch extends gratitude to cross-party group of 14 Canadian parliamentarians for supporting Hong Kong community
Updated briefing: Hong Kongers who have fled to the UK are being denied access to over £3 billion in savings
Updated briefing: Hong Kongers who have fled to the UK are being denied access to over £3 billion in savings
Updated analysis: Manulife and Sun Life reject over 80% of Hong Kongers who have applied for early MPF withdrawal
Updated analysis: Manulife and Sun Life reject over 80% of Hong Kongers who have applied for early MPF withdrawal
Canadian Immigration Committee passes motion to summon Manulife and Sun Life executives to testify at Committee hearing on MPF issue
Canadian Immigration Committee passes motion to summon Manulife and Sun Life executives to testify at Committee hearing on MPF issue
MPs call for sanctions on Hong Kong officials and highlight the trial of Jimmy Lai in UK House of Commons debate
MPs call for sanctions on Hong Kong officials and highlight the trial of Jimmy Lai in UK House of Commons debate
MPs discuss BNO issues in Hong Kong Watch Q&A session
MPs discuss BNO issues in Hong Kong Watch Q&A session
Hong Kong Watch holds roundtable discussion on MPF in Ottawa
Hong Kong Watch holds roundtable discussion on MPF in Ottawa
Canadian financial companies blocking Hong Kongers’ access to an estimated C$1.5 billion in retirement savings
Canadian financial companies blocking Hong Kongers’ access to an estimated C$1.5 billion in retirement savings
Manulife and Sun Life reject over 90% of Hong Kongers who have tried to withdraw their MPF retirement savings
Manulife and Sun Life reject over 90% of Hong Kongers who have tried to withdraw their MPF retirement savings
Hong Kong Watch expresses concern regarding the arrest of 20 individuals related to Hong Kongers seeking to withdraw their retirement savings from Hong Kong
Hong Kong Watch expresses concern regarding the arrest of 20 individuals related to Hong Kongers seeking to withdraw their retirement savings from Hong Kong