The US subprime mortgage problem has not brought any systematic impact to Hong Kong's banking sector, Financial Secretary John Tsang has said.
However, Tsang has urged shareholders to act according to their ability, and be aware of fluctuating market conditions.
The Hang Seng Index closed at 20,672 points on Thursday, down 703 points or 3.29% on the previous day's close. Mr Tsang told reporters that the plunge was mainly due to a number of external factors, including global market conditions and the US subprime mortgage problem.
Tsang revealed that local market transactions were in order, the interbank market operated smoothly and in an orderly fashion, and the Hong Kong dollar exchange rate remained stable. He added that the city's financial system is capable of handling market volatility.
Tsang went on to add that the Government and financial institutions are monitoring the markets. The Monetary Authority has reviewed information submitted by local banks, and found that the US subprime mortgage problem has not had any systematic impact on the sector.
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