Financial Services

Crisis speeds up online banking take-up twice fold

Lenders scramble to ramp up digital offerings amidst a new normal of remote banking.

Crisis speeds up online banking take-up twice fold

Lenders scramble to ramp up digital offerings amidst a new normal of remote banking.

Two-thirds in Hong Kong look for discounts at least once per day

Over three-thirds did not "revenge spend" in the past months.

BOC Life plans for cross-industry business collaboration

It will partner with a local, large medica service organization to launch a new wellness platform.

Credit card receivables up 0.2% in Q2

The combined delinquent and rescheduled ratio rose slightly to 0.47%.

InvestHK floats fast-track fintech programme

Up to 90 firms could get funding and partnership opportunities with large corporates and investors.

Businesses spearhead fintech usage in Hong Kong

40% reported heavy usage of digital payments.

WeLab Bank rolls out in Hong Kong

Clients can open an account in five minutes.

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

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

Debates arise on security law's effects on Hong Kong finance sector

Is there really a capital exodus from Hong Kong to Singapore?

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.

Federated Hermes questions HSBC's support for security law

The firm expects companies to back moves supporting human rights.

How FDT is modernising the trust scene

FDT is behind Asia’s first ​Rapid Settlement and Clearing Network (RSCN).

Bank transfers, digital wallets spur e-commerce market

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

Standard Chartered and HKTDC roll out market survey

The survey will look into business sentiment across the Greater Bay Area.

Insurtech OneDegree upgrades pet insurance

Enrollment age limit for pets has been raised to 11 years old.

Manulife Hong Kong pilots virtual sales platform

Products will be available to customers starting 15 June.

Hong Kong virtual bank Airstar launches services to the public

The bank offers savings, time deposit, and personal loan products.