Deposits grow

Total deposits with the banking sector grew 3.7 percent month-on-month in October, to MOP336.8 billion (US$42.1 billion). The shares of MOP and HKD in total deposits were 23.4 percent and 47.2 percent respectively. Domestic loans to the private sector grew at a slower pace. Their value increased 2.1 percent on a monthly basis to MOP122.1 billion.