Hong Kong
Standard Chartered names Andrea Casati as head of client dev’t for global banking
Standard Chartered names Andrea Casati as head of client dev’t for global banking
Casati will be based in Hong Kong.
4 days ago
Dah Sing Bank warns against seven fraudulent websites
Customers are reminded to check the URL and look for a secure padlock icon.
5 days ago
Bank of America appoints Phil Carmalt as head of APAC GPS
Carmalt joins from DBS Hong Kong.
6 days ago
Hang Seng Bank, Mastercard launch new multi-currency debit card for businesses
It offers instant debit, secure exchange rates, and free transaction fees.
Hong Kong rolls out new measures against fraud and mule accounts
The central bank will roll-out an updated platform for banks to exchange information.
HSBC Singapore launches premium credit card for wealthy clients
It offers perks such as access to private clubs and members-only lounges in APAC, Europe, and the US.
7 in 10 Hong Kongers pick digital banks for crypto trading on convenience, regulatory concerns
They like the convenience of being able to trade directly using an existing digital bank app.
AXA launches digital insurance with Ant Bank, AlipayHK tie-up
It will use AXA’s portfolio and Ant Bank and AlipayHK’s “E-wallet X Digital Bank”.
Hong Kong banks report better H2 margins despite CRE risks
Margins and income improved in H2 2024 compared to H1..
ZA Bank appoints Calvin Ng as CEO
Ng has been its executive director since September 2022.
Bank of China Hong Kong stays resilient with buffer against CRE risks
S&P anticipates moderately slower asset growth.
Hong Kong banks have enough buffers against commercial real estate strains
But small and midsize banks are likely to experience greater strain due to their higher exposure to commercial property.
OCBC unveils AI stock picker in Hong Kong
AI Oscar will send regular trading ideas on HK stocks via email to customers.
HSBC nabs Deutsche banker for North Asia and HK head of Global Private Banking
She joins from Deutsche Bank.
BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks and trade war shifts
She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.
Hang Seng Bank becomes green partner of HKSTP
They will develop two programmes to promote sustainability in businesses.
More Gen Z Hong Kongers taking up revolving line accounts
New accounts granted to them more than doubled.
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