
MPF recorded 5.5% return
The annualised rate of return recorded by the MPF system outperformed the 0.7% average annual inflation rate and the 1% one-month Hong Kong dollar deposit rate over the same period.
According to the Hong Kong Information Services Department, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority said a total net amount of $277.52 billion was contributed to the MPF system from December 1, 2000 to December 31, 2010. The system recorded an investment return of $87.92 billion and the total net contributions grew to $365.44 billion.