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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

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

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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

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

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-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}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.

Hong Kong’s eMPF to hit fee-cut target 5 years early, saving US$6.4 billion

MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.

Hang Seng Bank shareholders to vote on HSBC buyout proposal on January 8

Hang Seng Bank’s independent financial adviser recommends that shareholders vote in favour of HSBC’s proposal to privatise the lender.

Hong Kong stocks post longest win streak in 2 weeks

US consumer confidence dropped and retail sales remained sluggish, increasing bets on a US interest-rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting.

Innovent, first Chinese firm to market weight-loss drug, joins Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong benchmark expands membership to 89 after the inclusion of Innovent Biologics.

Hiring outlook improves for Hong Kong’s financial sector, recruiters say

Upbeat equity markets have increased demand for finance professionals, with hiring set to rise by up to 15 per cent next year.

Morgan Stanley predicts moderate gains in China stocks in 2026

First call by a Wall Street bank predicts gains between 3.4 and 4.6 per cent from current levels for gauges including the Hang Seng Index.

Ant Group affiliate OceanBase uses Hong Kong as hub to challenge Oracle

Oracle remains the world’s top database provider, but OceanBase has an infrastructure better suited for AI workloads, CEO says.

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