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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

HSBC Holdings is the largest banking group in Europe and Hong Kong by assets. Photo: Reuters

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

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

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

A limited-edition mahjong set is among the incentives HSBC is offering. Photo: Handout

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

The index compiler has made some changes to the various Hang Seng indices in its latest review. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks’ profit growth slows amid rising bad debt, slim margins

Profit growth slows to 7.3 per cent from 8.4 per cent a year earlier as bad loans exceed two-decade average, HKMA says.

12 Feb 2026 - 5:43PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop by most since November, led by mining, telecoms

Telecommunications firms drop after Chinese authorities raise value-added taxes, denting profit expectations.

2 Feb 2026 - 4:43PM

Banking & finance

HSBC suffers temporary system shutdown, stopping services in Hong Kong

The bank’s mobile app and in-person services at several branches were unavailable for up to several hours for some customers during the outage.

30 Jan 2026 - 11:03PMvideocam

Pedestrians walk past the lion statues outside HSBC’s Hong Kong headquarters in Central. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong economy

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29 Jan 2026 - 2:07PMvideocam

Hang Seng Bank’s headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, on October 9. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong stock market

Upbeat China industrial profit data lifts Hong Kong stocks for a fifth day

Profit at China’s industrial firms rose 5.3 per cent year on year in December, versus a drop of more than 13 per cent in November.

27 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

How lower US interest rates can help Hongkongers amid steady local prime rates

Most new mortgages, many corporate loans are based on interbank rates, which will continue to fall, monetary authority’s deputy chief says.

26 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks trade rangebound on Japan bond rout, Greenland unease

Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets.

21 Jan 2026 - 4:43PM

A man talks on the phone in front of an electronic board displaying data on Japan’s 10-year government bonds outside a brokerage in Tokyo on January 21, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap longest slide in 2 months on China slowdown

Investors hold off on bets after reports show fourth-quarter growth decelerated and property prices continued to slide.

20 Jan 2026 - 4:34PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip as China’s quarterly growth slows and tariff threat weighs

Hang Seng Index drops as mainland China’s growth moderates in the fourth quarter and the US threatens Europe with new tariffs.

19 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM

Banking & finance

Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?

Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.

12 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM

Shares of HSBC could be a viable investment alternative for Hang Seng Bank shareholders, analysts say. Photo: Eugene Lee

Banking & finance

What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?

HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound.

10 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

Mainland China

Chinese AI stocks to drive market gains in 2026, though pace set to cool: banks

Julius Baer set a 12-month target for the CSI 300 Index at 5,100, which would be 7.6 per cent higher than Thursday’s close of 4,737.

9 Jan 2026 - 1:00PM

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$14 billion buyout plan

HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes.

8 Jan 2026 - 7:42PM

Interest rates

Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected 2026 US monetary easing

Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say.

2 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM

Analysts agree that lower US rates in 2026 would drive down Hibor – benefiting borrowers with Hibor-linked mortgages and corporate loans. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong politics

‘Hong Kong has lived up to expectations,’ Beijing says in new year message

City leader John Lee vows to deepen reform and seize opportunities in online post, following President Xi Jinping’s wishes for the city.

2 Jan 2026 - 12:34AM

The flags of China and Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank to leave Hang Seng Index after 53 years if buyout passes

Brokers say the well-established benchmark is unlikely to be affected, as shareholders are poised to back HSBC’s privatisation plan.

1 Jan 2026 - 3:55PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong finance chief upbeat about 2026 outlook on back of 3.2% growth

Paul Chan says Hong Kong will align with national development strategies, focusing on three growth engines: finance, innovation and technology, and trade.

28 Dec 2025 - 10:46PM

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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

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}On This Day | Hong Kong subway shootout in 2006 leaves 2 policemen dead – SCMP archive

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.

Hong Kong banks’ profit growth slows amid rising bad debt, slim margins

Profit growth slows to 7.3 per cent from 8.4 per cent a year earlier as bad loans exceed two-decade average, HKMA says.

Hong Kong stocks drop by most since November, led by mining, telecoms

Telecommunications firms drop after Chinese authorities raise value-added taxes, denting profit expectations.

HSBC suffers temporary system shutdown, stopping services in Hong Kong

The bank’s mobile app and in-person services at several branches were unavailable for up to several hours for some customers during the outage.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | What Hang Seng Bank’s delisting tells us about Hong Kong’s markets

The development raises the question: what happens when Hong Kong’s most enduring financial symbols outlive their origins?

Upbeat China industrial profit data lifts Hong Kong stocks for a fifth day

Profit at China’s industrial firms rose 5.3 per cent year on year in December, versus a drop of more than 13 per cent in November.

How lower US interest rates can help Hongkongers amid steady local prime rates

Most new mortgages, many corporate loans are based on interbank rates, which will continue to fall, monetary authority’s deputy chief says.

Hong Kong stocks trade rangebound on Japan bond rout, Greenland unease

Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets.

Hong Kong stocks cap longest slide in 2 months on China slowdown

Investors hold off on bets after reports show fourth-quarter growth decelerated and property prices continued to slide.

Hong Kong stocks slip as China’s quarterly growth slows and tariff threat weighs

Hang Seng Index drops as mainland China’s growth moderates in the fourth quarter and the US threatens Europe with new tariffs.

Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?

Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.

What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?

HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound.

Chinese AI stocks to drive market gains in 2026, though pace set to cool: banks

Julius Baer set a 12-month target for the CSI 300 Index at 5,100, which would be 7.6 per cent higher than Thursday’s close of 4,737.

Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$14 billion buyout plan

HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes.

Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected 2026 US monetary easing

Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say.

‘Hong Kong has lived up to expectations,’ Beijing says in new year message

City leader John Lee vows to deepen reform and seize opportunities in online post, following President Xi Jinping’s wishes for the city.

Hang Seng Bank to leave Hang Seng Index after 53 years if buyout passes

Brokers say the well-established benchmark is unlikely to be affected, as shareholders are poised to back HSBC’s privatisation plan.

Hong Kong finance chief upbeat about 2026 outlook on back of 3.2% growth

Paul Chan says Hong Kong will align with national development strategies, focusing on three growth engines: finance, innovation and technology, and trade.

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

Opinion | What Hang Seng Bank’s delisting tells us about Hong Kong’s markets