Hong Kong

Hang Seng Bank celebrates 90th anniversary

A celebratory event was held with Hong Kong’s chief executive and the bank’s chairman and CEO.

HSBC launches RewardCash-based e-shop for Hong Kong Visa platinum cardholders

They can now ship at Watsons, PARKnShop, and Fortress with their RewardCash.

Citi names Stella Choe as APAC head of new Global Network Banking

GNB brings together relationship managers across Citi’s different banking businesses.

Bank of East Asia launches Mainland account opening service for Hong Kong residents 

The service is offered in 15 designated BEA branches across Hong Kong.

Citi Hong Kong to buy 106.4 million kWh renewable-sourced electricity

The deal is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 41,496 tonnes.

HSBC welcomes Hong Kong’s HK$100m bid to attract family office

Hong Kong is aiming to attract 200 family offices to set up shop in the city by 2025.

Hang Seng Bank’s profits down 27% to HK$10.16b in 2022

The bank has announced a fourth interim dividend of HK$2 per share.

Hong Kong launches consultation for virtual asset trading platforms

The SFC is seeking views on whether to allow license platform operators to serve retail investors.

Cards maintain dominance in Hong Kong's payment landscape

Over nine in 10 consumers use cards as their payment method.

Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre

The 10,000-square-foot space is staffed by senior bankers and specialists.

BOCHK adds UBS green investment fund to mobile platform

The fund has a 6% per annum dividend distribution and allocated 20/80 in stocks and bonds.

DBS appoints Sebastian Paredes as head of North Asia

Paredes will continue in his role as CEO of DBS Bank (Hong Kong).

Standard Chartered, Allinpay enable Singapore dollar QR payments in Hong Kong

Singapore dollar can now be used to pay in over 30,000 acceptance points in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s Mox Bank launch time deposit products with up to 10% interest

New customers who open an account in February will avail an additional 9.7% time deposit rate.

ZA Bank names former chief executive of rival virtual bank as new CEO

Ronald Iu joined ZA Bank’s parent ZA International in February 2022.

Mortgage loans in Hong Kong drops by nearly 10% in December

Loans stood at HK$25.6b during the month, the Monetary Authority reported.