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Standard Chartered, Allinpay enable Singapore dollar QR payments in 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.
Hong Kong banks offer up to 30% salary raise amidst talent crunch
Talents for in-demand roles can clinch salary increments as high as 30%.
Hong Kong’s card payments market to hit $106.7b in value by 2026
But rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions threaten growth.
DBS Hong Kong offers two-in-one instant loan and credit card combo
Users just need to scan their HKID to get both cash and a digital card in a single application.
Dah Sing Bank, Sun Life enter bancassurance partnership in HK$1.5b deal
Beginning July, Sun Life will be the exclusive provider of life insurance solutions to Dah Sing’s customers.
HK’s livi bank launches QR payment option
From now until 31 March, customers can earn rewards up to HK$500 per month.
New license for virtual asset providers, relaxed listing to rock Hong Kong’s fintechs
Virtual asset service providers will now need to be licensed.
DBS Hong Kong unveils eLaisee function
Customers who send an eLaisee also have the chance to win up to HK$288 in cash rewards.
Bank of China (Hong Kong) warns of fake website
Customers who logged in the fake website are advised to immediately contact the bank.
Financial stability a priority for Hong Kong: finance secretary
Chan expects more support from mainland China as the latter’s economy recovers.
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank launches debt consolidation program Debt Changer
Users can defer payment for a month for every 12 month tenor they take.
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.
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%.
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