https://www.scmp.com/rss/518184/feed Stories about how HSBC volunteers go out of their way to support the most vulnerable members of society en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors HSBC is committed to preparing a future-ready talent pool in Hong Kong and has for decades been providing students in the city with scholarships to help them achieve their full potential. This year, the bank is celebrating two big milestones – HSBC’s 160th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of the HSBC scholarship scheme. Through its philanthropic arm The Hongkong Bank Foundation, HSBC has helped more than 7,500 students pursue their dreams – in everything from finance to public service and... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3318662/hsbc-celebrates-60-years-nurturing-future-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3318662/hsbc-celebrates-60-years-nurturing-future-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:30:08 +0000 Young people are our future, and it is a responsibility of society to nurture and support the next generation at different stages of their lives. Through The Hongkong Bank Foundation, HSBC offers a range of initiatives, supported by volunteers from the bank, that are aimed at empowering young people by helping equip them with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to reach their full potential. Instilling empathy and a sense of mission The teenage years are an important life stage – a... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3298453/hongkong-bank-foundation-nurtures-next-generation-different-stages-their-growth-journeys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3298453/hongkong-bank-foundation-nurtures-next-generation-different-stages-their-growth-journeys?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:39 +0000 The year’s end is often a time when people look back and take stock of their past achievements and the lessons they have learned. For some, it may mean recalling memories of discovering new talents and dreams, or taking pride in achieving something great for yourself or others. Often, such successes will have been achieved thanks to a helping hand. Since its founding in 1865, HSBC has been committed to enhancing the social well-being of disadvantaged communities in the city it calls home. The... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3290345/hsbcs-charity-arm-continues-decades-work-lending-helping-hand-hong-kong-community?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3290345/hsbcs-charity-arm-continues-decades-work-lending-helping-hand-hong-kong-community?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:10 +0000 Mai Po Nature Reserve, situated in Hong Kong’s northwestern corner – which is managed by WWF-Hong Kong, the city’s independent branch of the wildlife conservation organisation – is known for its internationally acclaimed marshlands and high diversity of wetland habitats. The Hongkong Bank Foundation, established by HSBC in 1981 with the mission to help cultivate a sustainable future for the community, has built a strong partnership with WWF-Hong Kong since 1999. Over the past 25 years, the... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3273847/hsbcs-charity-arm-steps-support-mai-po-wetlands-otter-conservation-project?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3273847/hsbcs-charity-arm-steps-support-mai-po-wetlands-otter-conservation-project?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:59 +0000 When Winky Kwok, digital manager at HSBC, joined the bank 17 years ago, she was immediately drawn to the array of charitable initiatives the company had in place for its staff to get involved in. She has actively taken part in them as a volunteer, but she never imagined that, one day, one of the beneficiaries would become like family to her. “The name of one of the programmes, ‘Share Your Dreams’, really struck a chord in me, as it’s about helping people fulfil their potential and having a... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/society/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3257554/how-hsbc-volunteer-has-built-lasting-relationship-elderly-widow-after-helping-her-get-through-hard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/society/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3257554/how-hsbc-volunteer-has-built-lasting-relationship-elderly-widow-after-helping-her-get-through-hard?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:22 +0000