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Hang Seng Bank

Established in 1933 as a money-changing shop in Hong Kong, Hang Seng Bank is the second largest bank in Hong Kong. The bank is majority owned by the HSBC Group through The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and is a Hang Seng Index constituent stock.

Chairman / President

Diana Ferreira CESAR

CEO / Managing Director

Diana Ferreira CESAR

CFO / Finance Director

SAW Say Pin

Industry

Finance and insurance

Website

hangseng.com

Headquarters address

83 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong

Stock Code

SEHK:0011
OTC Pink:HSNGY

Year founded

March 3, 1933

A view of financial buildings, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority headquarters. A think tank has proposed encouraging the two banks to relocate from Hong Kong amid concern about Beijng's tightened control over the city. Photo: May Tse

China-UK relations

Letters | Moving out of Hong Kong would be a bad idea for HSBC and StanChart

Readers discuss a proposal that two of Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks should relocate, and employment protections in the digital age.

31 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM

Banking & finance

HKMA warns of interest-rate risk as traders bet on September rate rise

30 Jul 2026 - 5:34PM

Hong Kong sports

On This Day | Windsurfer wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive

29 Jul 2026 - 2:15PM

Hong Kong society

On This Day | In 1986, Cafe de Coral is first Hong Kong food chain to go public – SCMP archive

On this day 40 years ago, Cafe de Coral became the first Hong Kong restaurant group to list on the city’s stock exchange.

16 Jul 2026 - 2:15PM

A Cafe de Coral mini-store pictured in 1989. The company was the first Hong Kong restaurant group to go public. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong property

‘Good time to enter market’: rebates rise as Hong Kong property demand recovers

Mortgage battle intensifies as lenders raise cash rebates to lure buyers amid Fed rate uncertainty.

14 Jul 2026 - 7:30AM

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Index hits lowest level in a year on rate-rise expectations

The index falls amid growing unease after Hong Kong banks and Fed hold rates steady.

18 Jun 2026 - 4:38PMvideocam

Banking & finance

HSBC, Hang Seng mobile apps restored after Hong Kong users were locked out

HSBC and Hang Seng Bank at 2.30pm said all mobile banking services have resumed normal after customers were unable to access the mobile apps since 9am.

15 Jun 2026 - 5:14PM

HSBC is the biggest lender in Hong Kong with over 7 million customers. Photo: Jelly Tse

Artificial intelligence

China’s MiniMax records 1-million client base, fivefold growth in half a year

Its global user base reaches 300 million while ARR more than doubles in two months, though company reports large total losses.

28 May 2026 - 5:07PM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks pour money into wealth centres in pricey premises

HSBC, Standard Chartered and CNCBI splash out on large, harbour-view locations to lure wealthy clients and their fee income.

25 May 2026 - 8:00AM

Art

How Mr Mahjong is telling Hong Kong stories through his outdoor exhibition

Daniel Wu, a self-professed terrible mahjong player, takes pieces from the traditional tile-based game and carves ‘almost anything’ on them.

24 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Daniel Wu, aka Mr Mahjong, is a Hong Kong-based contemporary artist and designer focused on traditional mahjong culture. His first outdoor “exhibition” takes over a street in Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong minister touts gold as ‘bridge between conventional and new finance’

Treasury chief Christopher Hui also says city opted against separate regulatory authority for digital assets to support ‘convergence’.

20 May 2026 - 8:11PM

A panel session on cryptocurrencies and digital assets is held at the Global Prosperity Summit. Photo: Karma Lo

From our archives

On This Day | Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – SCMP archive

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17 May 2026 - 11:15AM

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s first biodiversity loan goes to Henderson Land for Central Yards

Loan from HSBC and Hang Seng Bank, reportedly worth US$12.8 million, enhances city’s stature in sustainable finance, parties say.

13 May 2026 - 5:30PM

Banking & finance

HSBC profit flat as Middle East provisions offset wealth growth

HSBC stock slides 5.2 per cent as higher credit charges linked to Middle East uncertainty and UK exposure offset wealth business growth.

5 May 2026 - 6:23PM

HSBC’s first-quarter pre-tax profit fell 1 per cent to US$9.38 billion, below the consensus forecast of US$9.59 billion. Photo: Karma Lo

Banking & finance

Gold, cruises and Dior: Hong Kong lenders aim to entice mainland China visitors

With 980,000 visitors from the mainland expected during golden week, Hong Kong lenders line up incentives to capture wealthy customers.

1 May 2026 - 6:21PM

Mainland tourists flock to Tsim Sha Tsui during the Golden Week holiday on May 3, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay

Suspect, 60, held after attempted robbery in which he demanded HK$100,000 while claiming to have a knife, before staff triggered the alarm.

30 Apr 2026 - 10:11PM

Interest rates

HKMA warns of interest-rate uncertainty as Fed’s trajectory remains unclear

HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China (Hong Kong) keep their prime and savings rates unchanged.

30 Apr 2026 - 7:13PMvideocam

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

HKMA warns of interest rate uncertainty amid Middle East conflict

HKMA leaves city’s base rate untouched at 4 per cent, as HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK keep prime lending and saving rates unchanged.

19 Mar 2026 - 5:19PM

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority maintained the city’s base rate at 4 per cent on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & finance

HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

Lender’s AT1 bond sale is the first since Iran conflict froze the market, with Hong Kong’s stability making it the natural venue: analyst.

19 Mar 2026 - 2:04PM

Crime in Hong Kong

On This Day | Hong Kong subway shootout in 2006 leaves 2 policemen dead – SCMP archive

20 years ago, an off-duty policeman who turned out to be one of Hong Kong’s most notorious serial killers shot two constables in a Tsim Sha Tsui subway.

17 Mar 2026 - 10:45AM

Hong Kong stock market

Surging oil prices drive Hong Kong stocks to 3-month low on inflation jitters

Brent crude gains 1.3 per cent to US$82.46, while Nymex futures rise 1.1 per cent to US$75.36.

4 Mar 2026 - 4:47PM

Rising oil prices due to the US-Iran war risks stoking inflation globally. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran strikes day 3: Hegseth hails ‘most precise aerial operation in history’

China’s foreign ministry reports more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran.

3 Mar 2026 - 12:18AMvideocam

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speak at the Pentagon in Virginia on Monday. Photo: AFP

Banking & finance

HSBC signals intent to join Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime amid digital hub push

Georges Elhedery declined to confirm whether HSBC applied for stablecoin licence but indicated that discussions with regulator were ongoing.

2 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM

Banking & finance

HSBC to boost spending in Hong Kong, other high-growth markets to US$1.8 billion

HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans.

25 Feb 2026 - 6:12PM

Hong Kong stock market

Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?

The gauge has fallen 5.5 per cent this year, while newly listed AI firms Zhipu AI, MiniMax and Beijing Haizhi are up at least fivefold.

23 Feb 2026 - 10:46AM

The Hang Seng Tech Index, which includes Tencent Holdings, Alibaba Group Holding and Meituan, has fallen 5.5 per cent this year. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & finance

HK$10,000 bonus, extra day off: Hong Kong banks reward staff returning to work

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is giving away hampers, ZA Bank is paying a HK$10,000 bonus, while HSBC and Hang Seng are offering HK$500.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:02AM

Banks in Hong Kong are offering generous return-to-work lai see packets and gifts to their employees. Photo: Jelly Tse

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks

HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Standard Chartered, Citibank and DBS offer the metal to select clients while it hovers near a record high.

16 Feb 2026 - 1:03PM

Hong Kong stock market

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

13 Feb 2026 - 7:39PM

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.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Letters | Moving out of Hong Kong would be a bad idea for HSBC and StanChart

Readers discuss a proposal that two of Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks should relocate, and employment protections in the digital age.

HKMA warns of interest-rate risk as traders bet on September rate rise

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}On This Day | Windsurfer wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive

On This Day | In 1986, Cafe de Coral is first Hong Kong food chain to go public – SCMP archive

On this day 40 years ago, Cafe de Coral became the first Hong Kong restaurant group to list on the city’s stock exchange.

‘Good time to enter market’: rebates rise as Hong Kong property demand recovers

Mortgage battle intensifies as lenders raise cash rebates to lure buyers amid Fed rate uncertainty.

Hang Seng Index hits lowest level in a year on rate-rise expectations

The index falls amid growing unease after Hong Kong banks and Fed hold rates steady.

HSBC, Hang Seng mobile apps restored after Hong Kong users were locked out

HSBC and Hang Seng Bank at 2.30pm said all mobile banking services have resumed normal after customers were unable to access the mobile apps since 9am.

China’s MiniMax records 1-million client base, fivefold growth in half a year

Its global user base reaches 300 million while ARR more than doubles in two months, though company reports large total losses.

Hong Kong banks pour money into wealth centres in pricey premises

HSBC, Standard Chartered and CNCBI splash out on large, harbour-view locations to lure wealthy clients and their fee income.

How Mr Mahjong is telling Hong Kong stories through his outdoor exhibition

Daniel Wu, a self-professed terrible mahjong player, takes pieces from the traditional tile-based game and carves ‘almost anything’ on them.

Hong Kong minister touts gold as ‘bridge between conventional and new finance’

Treasury chief Christopher Hui also says city opted against separate regulatory authority for digital assets to support ‘convergence’.

On This Day | Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – SCMP archive

Opening 36 years ago today, the landmark skyscraper was Hong Kong’s tallest at the time.

Hong Kong’s first biodiversity loan goes to Henderson Land for Central Yards

Loan from HSBC and Hang Seng Bank, reportedly worth US$12.8 million, enhances city’s stature in sustainable finance, parties say.

HSBC profit flat as Middle East provisions offset wealth growth

HSBC stock slides 5.2 per cent as higher credit charges linked to Middle East uncertainty and UK exposure offset wealth business growth.

Gold, cruises and Dior: Hong Kong lenders aim to entice mainland China visitors

With 980,000 visitors from the mainland expected during golden week, Hong Kong lenders line up incentives to capture wealthy customers.

Hong Kong police arrest man after attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay

Suspect, 60, held after attempted robbery in which he demanded HK$100,000 while claiming to have a knife, before staff triggered the alarm.

HKMA warns of interest-rate uncertainty as Fed’s trajectory remains unclear

HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China (Hong Kong) keep their prime and savings rates unchanged.

HKMA warns of interest rate uncertainty amid Middle East conflict

HKMA leaves city’s base rate untouched at 4 per cent, as HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK keep prime lending and saving rates unchanged.

HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

Lender’s AT1 bond sale is the first since Iran conflict froze the market, with Hong Kong’s stability making it the natural venue: analyst.

On This Day | Hong Kong subway shootout in 2006 leaves 2 policemen dead – SCMP archive

20 years ago, an off-duty policeman who turned out to be one of Hong Kong’s most notorious serial killers shot two constables in a Tsim Sha Tsui subway.

Surging oil prices drive Hong Kong stocks to 3-month low on inflation jitters

Brent crude gains 1.3 per cent to US$82.46, while Nymex futures rise 1.1 per cent to US$75.36.

Iran strikes day 3: Hegseth hails ‘most precise aerial operation in history’

China’s foreign ministry reports more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran.

HSBC signals intent to join Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime amid digital hub push

Georges Elhedery declined to confirm whether HSBC applied for stablecoin licence but indicated that discussions with regulator were ongoing.

HSBC to boost spending in Hong Kong, other high-growth markets to US$1.8 billion

HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans.

Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?

The gauge has fallen 5.5 per cent this year, while newly listed AI firms Zhipu AI, MiniMax and Beijing Haizhi are up at least fivefold.

HK$10,000 bonus, extra day off: Hong Kong banks reward staff returning to work

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is giving away hampers, ZA Bank is paying a HK$10,000 bonus, while HSBC and Hang Seng are offering HK$500.

Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks

HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Standard Chartered, Citibank and DBS offer the metal to select clients while it hovers near a record high.

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

Letters | Moving out of Hong Kong would be a bad idea for HSBC and StanChart

On This Day | Windsurfer wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive