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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA):
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Exchange Fund Notes tender result
Tender date : February 16, 2016
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 02Y1802
Issue date : February 17, 2016
Maturity date : February 19, 2018
Coupon : 0.93%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$7,695 MN
Amount allotted : HK$1,200 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 100.43 (0.71 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 100.42 (0.72 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 2%
Average tender price (yield) : 100.32 (0.77 PCT)
Non-competitive Tender Results(for applications submitted through Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited)
Amount applied : 0
Amount allotted : 0
Allotment Price (yield) : NIL
Ends/Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Issued at HKT 15:46
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