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Virtual banking knowledge remains moderate amongst Hong Kong customers

Neobanks are advised to partner with mobile wallets and offer credit cards to boost adoption.

Virtual banking knowledge remains moderate amongst Hong Kong customers

Neobanks are advised to partner with mobile wallets and offer credit cards to boost adoption.

Meet ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first virtual-only lender

The bank’s slogan of co-creation belies a strong charm offensive of attractive deposit rates.

Deutsche Bank partners with fintech Airwallex for cross-border payments service

Merchants using Airwallex do not need to open bank accounts to collect payments.

Tokyo, Sydney, aim to lure financial firms from Hong Kong

But Singapore remains the top draw due to its favorable environment and standing.

Citi, CSOP Asset Management to launch new L&I products

The bank will also provide custody, fund administration and trustee services.

Citi Hong Kong deploys bots to enhance securities services

It will help reduce potential fail trades and buy-in costs early.

Ant Group has picked banks for $10b Hong Kong IPO: report

The company could seek a valuation of at least $200b, according to sources.

Hong Kong neobank WeLab Bank, Mastercard to launch numberless bank card

It will be available for use immediately after opening an account with the lender.

Hong Kong banks suspend return-to-office plans amidst new wave of infections

As many as 70% of Citigroup’s staff will be working from home.

Hong Kong-based wealth clients probed for pro-democracy ties

"Politically exposed persons" can have a hard time accessing banking services.

HSBC global equities chief exits amidst restructuring: report

The bank has been revamping its investment banking arm.

Banks push remote work for Hong Kong staff as COVID cases rise anew

City officials have detected 40 local cases on 14 July.

Bank of East Asia launches cross-boundary mortgage loan service

Hong Kong customers may apply for mortgage loan for properties within the GBA.

Greater Bay Area regulators float wealth management connect scheme

It allows residents to invest in wealth products offered by banks in the area.

Bank transfers, digital wallets spur Hong Kong's e-commerce market

The two methods are rising at CAGR of 12% and 11%, respectively.

HSBC resumes plan to axe 35,000 jobs: report

CEO Noel Quinn said that they will maintain a freeze on almost all external recruitment.

HKEX-listed Link REIT secures $130m sustainability-linked loan from OCBC

It is the REIT's first sustainability-linked loan transaction in the Hong Kong dollar.