Court users may use integrated Court Case Management System for bulk claims in Small Claims Tribunal
The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The Judiciary announced that starting today (October 31), the application of the integrated Court Case Management System (iCMS) will be extended to cover bulk claims in the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) to allow court users to handle filing and payments electronically.
Bulk claims refer to claims filed by claimants who have been approved by the Principal Adjudicator to file claims in bulk for hearing at the same time in the SCT.
The iCMS is an integral part of the Judiciary's Information Technology Strategy Plan. It aims to facilitate the handling of court-related documents and payments through an electronic mode across the various levels of court. Since 2022, the iCMS has been implemented in phases. It currently covers personal injuries actions, tax claim proceedings, civil action proceedings and employees' compensation cases in the District Court, as well as summons cases in the Magistrates' Courts. It will incrementally be extended to other levels of court. It is also the Judiciary's target to mandate the use of the iCMS for all legally represented litigants in respect of case types where the electronic mode has been made available starting 2026.
The major electronic services under the iCMS include sending case-specific court documents to the courts and receiving such documents from the courts, inspecting or searching filed documents and other case-related information held by the courts, searching cause books, and making payments for court services.
Eligible users need to register for a user account for using the full range of services under the iCMS. Eligible users include parties of an ongoing or new e-proceeding and their legal representatives (if any), the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Law Society of Hong Kong, law firms, government departments, law enforcement agencies and statutory bodies. Registration is free of charge.
Unregistered members of the public may also use certain types of iCMS services, mainly related to searching of electronic documents that are open to public inspection.
To encourage migration to e-filing and e-payment through the iCMS, a 20 per cent concession is offered to iCMS users for three years on fee items of the SCT, which are primarily or directly related to electronic handling of court documents.
As for technical requirements, the iCMS can be accessed using personal computers or mobile devices with Internet connection, commonly used operating systems and browsers. Relevant technical requirements are available at www.judiciary.hk/doc/en/e_courts/AI_TechReq_iCMS_e.pdf.
Generally speaking, the iCMS operates round the clock except during system maintenance. The system maintenance schedules of the iCMS, as specified by the Judiciary, are published on the dedicated webpage of the Judiciary's website (www.judiciary.hk/en/e_courts/index.html).
Any e-filing and e-payment received under the iCMS after the registry and the accounts office are normally closed to the public (i.e. after 5.30pm on a working day) will be deemed to be received upon the starting time of the normal opening hours of the registry and the accounts office on the following working day.
For enquiries, please call the general enquiry hotline at 2477 1002 or the technical helpline at 2886 6474, e-mail to enquiry@judiciary.hk or visit the Help Centre at 5/F, Wanchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai.
FS continues to explore business opportunities for Hong Kong in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (with photos/video)
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, together with a delegation, had their second day of visit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, yesterday (October 30, Riyadh time).
In the morning, Mr Chan attended the listing ceremony for the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Saudi Arabia that invests in Hong Kong stocks at the Saudi Exchange. This product is the result of collaboration between Albilad Bank of Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong's CSOP Asset Management Limited.
Mr Chan highlighted that as the largest ETF in the Middle East, it will attract more regional investors and broaden funding sources for the Hong Kong market, while diversifying the investment product offerings in the Saudi market, fostering the development of its ETF market, creating a win-win situation.
He also noted that after the first ETF investing in the Saudi market was listed in Hong Kong last November, this marks the Saudi Arabia's first ETF investing in Hong Kong stocks. He believes that more diversified products will emerge in the future, providing investors from the Middle East with convenient channels to invest in Hong Kong and Mainland China, and enhancing the two-way flow of capital between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, and fostering greater connectivity and more vibrant development of the capital markets in both regions.
Mr Chan and some delegation members also attended a breakfast meeting hosted by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to discuss capital market connectivity between Asia and the Middle East.
During his keynote speech at the breakfast meeting, Mr Chan elaborated on Hong Kong's significant role and function in the global capital market. He pointed out that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has brought major reforms and opportunities, promoting capital investment from Asian markets. With its unique advantage of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong has become the premier international financial centre connecting the Middle East with the Chinese market, particularly in three key areas: a deep and broad fund-raising market, asset and wealth management, and green and sustainable finance. They provide diverse investment offerings for investors and enterprises in the Middle East, and providing financial support to regional economic development and green transformation.
The breakfast meeting included a discussion session moderated by HKEX’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms Bonnie Chan, featuring remarks from CEO of the Saudi Exchange, Mr Mohammed Al-Rumaih; Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Darryl Chan, and CEO of Standard Chartered Group, Mr Bill Winters.
At noon, Mr Chan called on the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr Chang Hua, to brief him on Hong Kong's latest economic developments and exchange views on China-Saudi co-operation and economic relations.
In the afternoon, Mr Chan co-hosted a capital markets roundtable with Chairman of the Saudi Capital Market Authority, Mr Mohammed bin Abdullah Elkuwaiz. Representatives from regulatory bodies and a number of asset management institutions attended to discuss the latest developments in the financial markets of both regions and to explore further co-operation opportunities.
Later, Mr Chan met with Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, Mr Ayman Alsayari, to discuss advancing connectivity in investment and financial markets between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, as well as co-operation in digital finance.
In the evening, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation held the "Hong Kong Tech Disrupt" event, featuring over 20 startups in green technology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics, etc. They showcased their research products and sought to connect with investors and business partners.
Yesterday, a number of delegation members also attended the "Future Investment Initiative" event and delivered speeches, continuing to tell the good story of China and Hong Kong.
Mr Chan and the delegation will continue their final day of visit in Riyadh today (October 31, Riyadh time).
FS continues to explore business opportunities for Hong Kong in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS continues to explore business opportunities for Hong Kong in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS continues to explore business opportunities for Hong Kong in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS continues to explore business opportunities for Hong Kong in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
