The Consumer Council (the Council) is pleased to submit its views concerning the policy issues of introducing the retail central bank digital currency (rCBDC), i.e., e-HKD, as set out in a discussion paper (the Discussion Paper) issued by the Hong...
The Consumer Council (the Council) is pleased to submit its views concerning crypto-assets and stablecoins as set out in a discussion paper (the Discussion Paper) issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The Council...
Full Report Executive Summary Presentation Overview The purchase of properties outside Hong Kong (“POH”) is popular among Hong Kong consumers in recent years as evidenced by the increase in the number of advertisements through various channels....
Full Report Executive Summary Presentation Questionnaire(Chinese only) Overview Along with the world population growth, over-consumption patterns have exacerbated the depletion of our planet’s resources, environment pollution, and climate change....
The Consumer Council (CC) is pleased to provide views on the public consultation on the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers (PPRS). CC supports introducing a mandatory producer responsibility scheme to strengthen the...
International crude oil prices have dropped sharply recently to the point that New York oil prices once dropped to minus US$40 a barrel in April for the first time in history. Given Hong Kong is well-known to have the highest auto-fuel retail price...
The Consumer Council (the Council) is pleased to submit its views concerning the proposed changes to the Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (ESG Guide) set out in a consultation paper issued by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing...
The Consumer Council ardently advocates for various issues related to consumer rights, fostering the promulgation and strengthening of consumer protection policies and legislations.