Frances Gagua
HSBC launches Premier Elite for high-value customers
HSBC launches Premier Elite for high-value customers
The bank collaborated with actor and director Stephen Fung for its launch campaign.
Hang Seng Bank warns against fake mobile investment app
The app falsely uses the Hang Seng Bank logo.
ZA Bank rolls out tax loan, offers cash rewards
Even unsuccessful loan applicants can receive a reward.
ZA Bank’s Global Transfer service helps save HK$4m in transfer fees
Over 90% of the international money transfers are completed within a day’s time.
Hong Kong food delivery services thrived in 2023: Deliveroo
Those aged 46 to 55 spent the most, with 30% spending HK$2,001 upwards per month
Bank of China HK uses e-CNY for $5.1m cross-boundary settlement
It's a stepping stone towards the normalization of e-CNY use amongst BOCHK's corporate customers.
Hang Seng Bank’s prime lending rate remains 5.875% per annum
Its deposit savings rate also remains unchanged.
Hong Kong publishes revised code of banking practice
Institutions are expected to achieve full compliance within 6 months.
Hong Kongers used credit cards more on average in Q3: study
Card origination volumes contracted, but average card limits are higher.
Hong Kong, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment service
HSBC and Bangkok Bank serve as settlement banks.
ING coordinates US$260m sustainability-linked loan for HK’s Hop Lun
Hop Lun designs and manufactures products for more than 200 brands.
Hang Seng Bank warns of phishing SMS messages, fake WhatsApp accounts
These phishing SMS and fake accounts prompt users to provide their banking info.
Tap & Go joins Hong Kong-Thailand cross border retail payment service
Hong Kong Tap & Go customers can now pay in Thailand locally with just their app.
Crypto-focused SEBA Bank rebrands to AMINA Bank
It recently clinched a license to offer regulated services in Hong Kong.
Prudential HK teams up with local hospitals to launch new cancer service
It offers exclusive medical concierge services, amongst other benefits.
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank to roll out US stock trading services
The Hong Kong SFC has lifted previous conditions to the bank's securities license.
Visa launches updated security roadmap for Hong Kong
Amongst initiatives include reduction of SMS OTP reliance and adoption of tokenisation.
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