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.

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.