Hong Kong
Hang Seng Bank warns against fake mobile investment app
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.
HKMA reprimands TNG Asia for inadequate compliance systems
The HKMA has reprimanded and ordered TNG to pay a pecuniary penalty of HK$1.6m for contravening section 8Q of the PSSVFO.
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.
The Bank of East Asia builds data lakehouse for predicting trends, better CX
BEA will deploy a range of data analytics solutions from Google Cloud.
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.
JPMorgan Chase eyes outsourcing Hong Kong, Taiwan custody business
The bank is reportedly in the process of selecting another bank to take over operations.
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.
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.
OCBC Hong Kong names Wang Ke as new CEO
The current CEO, Ivy Au-Yeung, will retire on 31 December.
Hang Seng Bank warns customers of fraudulent Facebook accounts, links, and websites
Customers are advised to report any suspicious emails, messages, accounts, or websites claiming to be Hang Seng Bank.
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.
Commentary
Fighting fraud in the digital banking age
Asian banking’s next frontier: Beyond growth, embracing precision
Rethinking cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections