Hong Kong

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.

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.

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.

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.