Banks are getting tougher to please. Apparently on top of your ability to remain demonstrably solvent, Standard Chartered is now interested in your ability to belt out a good tune before giving you a credit card.
A colleague recently responded to a Standard Chartered promotion offering cards with no charges.
Being of reasonably sound mind and character, he produced the usual forms of identity, including Hong Kong ID card, proof of employment, dog's middle name etc.
On top of that, he also had to produce proof of membership of one of a range of recreational associations.
Among the choices were a fitness club, an e-mail account or a karaoke club.
Apparently it's no longer good enough to sing for your supper; you must also sing for your credit too.
