https://www.scmp.com/rss/322814/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com When I attend functions and meetings these days, as a banking regulator I tend to get an earful of comments from business contacts about their experiences, very often difficult ones, in opening bank accounts in Hong Kong. The frustrations appear to be more pronounced among start-ups and foreign companies, worse if you happen to tick both boxes. I am naturally very concerned, given that bank accounts are essential for operating businesses and financial inclusion. I am surprised that this should... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1976149/why-it-so-difficult-small-businesses-open-account-some-banks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1976149/why-it-so-difficult-small-businesses-open-account-some-banks?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:02:45 +0000