Hong Kong

1 in 2 Hongkongers hold ‘favorable’ views of virtual-only banks: study

45% have neobank accounts, and another 30% looks to sign-up over the next 3 months.

BOCHK warns customers of two fraudulent websites

Customers who used these sites are strongly urged to contact BOCHK immediately.

Bank of East Asia’s Mongkok Branch to operate on weekends

It will be open from 1PM to 5PM on Saturdays and Sundays until 31 December.

Bank of China Hong Kong kicks off pilot for e-HKD use for prepaid services

BOCHK hopes to create a new business model for retail SMEs.

Total loans in Hong Kong down 1.7% in August

Total deposits rose by 0.6% during the month, however.

Refinancing loans drive up mortgages by 26.9% in August

Mortgages for financing new homes or primary market transactions fell 19.8%.

Hong Kong warns of fraudulent phone calls posting as central bank staff

The fraudsters would request banking details in the guise of canceling a fake membership.

Bank of East Asia redesigns Mongkok branch

The bank has created a digital zone at the ground floor.

Hong Kong’s Mox unveils unlimited cashback rewards, new wealth platform

The virtual-only bank is also gearing up to launch a new app interface.

BOCHK Hong Kong dollar interest rates stay the same

Savings accounts with a daily account balance over HK$1m will enjoy a bonus rate.

BOCHK warns of 9 fraudulent websites, phishing email

It has reported the case to local authorities.

HSBC taps 8 ex-Credit Suisse bankers for equities business: report

Appointments were for Hong Kong, London, New York, and Mumbai.

StanChart HK inks MOU to promote business, dev’t between HK and Dubai

This include promoting the growth of family offices, fintechs, and virtual asset industries.

Hang Seng names new head of commercial banking

She will take over Donald Lam beginning 14 October.

‘Optimism’ drives credit activity growth in Hong Kong

Hong Kongers are more optimistic about their household finances for the next 12 months.