Hong Kong bank account freezes rekindle asset safety fears
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Hong Kong police moves to freeze the accounts of several people linked to pro-democracy protests is prompting some residents to shift part of their savings overseas.
Takeaway The use of bank freezes against protesters and activist has caused more wider spread concern about the safety and sovereignty of bank-held assets.
