Hong Kong
Citi appoints Kartik Mani as the Head of Consumer Banking in Asia
Citi appoints Kartik Mani as the Head of Consumer Banking in Asia
He replaces Gonzalo Luchetti, who is the new head of consumer banking in the US.
Citi Hong Kong installs 360 solar panels on Citi Tower
In 2020, the bank reached its goal to source 100% renewable energy to power local operations.
Hong Kong's ZA Bank crosses 300,000 users, 4% of city's population
The bank has given HK$650m in loans.
HSBC floats plan to phase out coal financing by 2040: report
The bank caved to investor pressure that called for the reduction of loans, underwriting services to fossil fuel companies.
HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021 opens doors for nominations
The deadline for nominations is on 25 June 2021.
The search is on for HKB International Business Awards 2021
Deadline for nominations is on 25 June 2021.
Fidelity International launches returner programme in APAC
Returners will get a professionally paid placement of six months.
SFC, Police bust alleged ramp and dump scheme
Twelve members of a suspected syndicate were arrested in the joint operation.
Commerzbank mulls exit from Hong Kong, other Asian locations
Asia sales activities will be bundled in Singapore.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management adds BEA as Hong Kong retail market partner
Local retail investors can now access GSAM’s fund through seven retail distributors.
Pandemic-driven rapid digital growth benefits APAC incumbent banks
Despite the rise in digital banking demand, neobanks’ performances faltered compared to incumbent peers.
Bank of East Asia commences sale of life insurance arm
It hopes to have an agreement for recurrent revenue.
Debates arise on security law's effects on Hong Kong finance sector
Is there really a capital exodus from Hong Kong to Singapore?
Bank of East Asia's CDO joins speakers list for the ABF Retail Banking Virtual Conference
Ronald Fung talks about the expedition of digitalization in HK and globally.
Hang Seng Bank adjusts branch hours
From 14 September, street-level branches will be open from 9AM-4:30 PM on weekdays.
Amidst a crisis, Hong Kong's Mox Bank sees boundless opportunities
The neobank has outlined a bold plan to kickstart a new generation of virtual-savvy customers.
HSBC slammed anew over treatment of democracy-linked clients
Next Media execs were reportedly unable to access their HSBC accounts.
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