Frances Gagua

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank unveils short-term savings plan with up to 5.25% p.a. return

It has an 18 month lock-in period and offers a 0.65% discount for a limited time.

HSBC to stop funding new oil and gas projects: report

They will continue to finance energy companies at a corporate level to help them transition.

Hang Seng Bank warns of fake KOL Hazel Instagram account, website

The bank said that it will never ask customers to log in through embedded links.

Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank offer digital loans for BYD electric cars

The loan has an annual percentage rate (APR) of as low as 3.9%.

DBS to launch IATA Pay in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore

Airlines can access up to US$20b in savings from payment processing fees.

Hong Kong is world’s second most expensive location globally: study

New York City takes the top spot as rents soar, whilst Hong Kong’s property demand fell.

Hong Kong’s livi bank, FWD General Insurance launch home insurance plan

Those who avail of the plan can enjoy insurance coverage of up to HK$5m.

DBS Asia Capital names Lindsay Chu as new CEO

Prior to joining DBS, has worked senior roles in HSBC, Nomura, and J.P. Morgan.

Dah Sing Bank joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition

As a banking partner, Dah Sing Bank will raise customer awareness towards reforestation.

Citi, Zurich Insurance launch customizable insurance proposition

Demand for insurance sold online almost doubled in September, the insurer said.

Dah Sing Bank reopens Tuen Mun Branch

It was temporarily closed for cleaning and disinfection.

ZA Bank launches tax loan with early repayment handling fee waiver

Users may avail of a 10% interest rate discount when applying for the loan before 30 November. 

Dah Sing Bank’s Tuen Mun Branch closed until further notice

Staff will be tested before they return to work.

Residential property prices to fall up to 10% lower in 2023: S&P

The office property market’s vacancy rate is also not expected to improve.

Bank of China HK joins pilot programme to trial use of digital currencies

BOCHK has completed real-value cross border trade of central bank digital currencies.