Financial Services

Meet ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first virtual-only lender

The bank’s slogan of co-creation belies a strong charm offensive of attractive deposit rates.

Federated Hermes questions HSBC's support for security law

The firm expects companies to back moves supporting human rights.

How FDT is modernising the trust scene

FDT is behind Asia’s first ​Rapid Settlement and Clearing Network (RSCN).

Bank transfers, digital wallets spur e-commerce market

The two methods are rising at CAGR of 12% and 11%, respectively.

Standard Chartered and HKTDC roll out market survey

The survey will look into business sentiment across the Greater Bay Area.

Insurtech OneDegree upgrades pet insurance

Enrollment age limit for pets has been raised to 11 years old.

Manulife Hong Kong pilots virtual sales platform

Products will be available to customers starting 15 June.

Hong Kong virtual bank Airstar launches services to the public

The bank offers savings, time deposit, and personal loan products.

HSBC rebuked by US state secretary for backing China security law

The lender, along with Standard Chartered, has already been chided in Britain.

Mad dash for offshore accounts amidst security law

HSBC and Standard Chartered have seen high surges in enquiries.

HKMA, banking industry launch job programme

It offers 300 roles for students graduating in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree.

Local finance firms lead in AI but regulations hinder growth

58% of financial firms in the city will utilise AI next year.

HSBC sees significant growth in new APAC wealth arm

Double-digit growth is on the horizon over the next three years.

PayPal pilots QR codes for in-person transactions

They are waiving seller transaction fees until 10 August.

COVID-19 to drive digital payments take-up in Hong Kong

E-payments firm Octopus said that mobile wallet usage rose 30% in February.