MPFA Publishes Defaulter Blacklist for First Time: 3,600 Conviction Records Online Next Monday
2011-05-21
In a first, the MPFA is exposing employers who defaulted on MPF contributions: from next Monday its website lists five years of convicted defaulters — 3,600 records, comprising 3,000 civil rulings and 600 criminal convictions involving 2,400 employers. Searchable by company or director name — workers can vet a prospective employer, and government departments can screen contractors.
What’s in the blacklist?
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total records | 3,600 (five years, from 24 May 2006) |
| Civil rulings | 3,000 |
| Criminal convictions | 600 |
| Employers involved | 2,400 |
| Repeat offenders (past year) | 13 employers (one reoffended three times) |
| Convicted directors | Up 50% |
| Arrears recovered | 98% last year, HK$197 million |
| Complaints | Down 30% to 4,654 |
Search tips
- Search by company name or director name (repeat criminal offenders listed together)
- Same name? The page lists related companies — verify by business registration number
- Defunct companies’ director records aren’t published; company names face no restriction
Watch closely after minimum wage
The MPFA says it will monitor employer/employee contribution trends and self-employed payments post-minimum-wage for bogus self-employment.
The blacklist isn’t about shaming — it’s about deterrence. Defaulting is no longer invisible. Compare MPF funds’ fees and returns at MPF fund comparison.
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