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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

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

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

Banking & finance

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

10 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

Mainland China

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

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

HSBC announced a US$14 billion bid to buy out Hang Seng Bank in October. Photo: Jelly Tse

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

Hong Kong politics

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

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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

HSBC will hold a court meeting and a general meeting of Hang Seng Bank shareholders on January 8 in Hong Kong to vote on its proposed HK$155-per-share offer. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

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Banking & finance

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.

15 Dec 2025 - 4:49PMvideocam

HSBC is in the midst of finalising its takeover of Hang Seng Bank. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong stock market

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.

26 Nov 2025 - 4:31PM

A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to Hong Kong’s stock exchange, on January 9, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong stock market

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.

21 Nov 2025 - 9:01PM

Banking & finance

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.

19 Nov 2025 - 10:49AM

China stock market

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.

17 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM

An electronic board shows Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong stock indices in Shanghai on April 7, 2025. Photo: Reuters

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OceanBase CEO Evan Yang announces the company’s global expansion plans at its office in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: Xinmei Shen

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Banking & finance

HSBC’s third-quarter profit dips amid falling rates, property slump

Lender takes US$1 billion of expected credit losses, including US$200 million tied to commercial real estate in Hong Kong.

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A record 1,434 individuals, each with a net worth of more than US$700 million, have made it onto Hurun’s list of China’s richest people.

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Former Alibaba head Zhang Yong joins Hong Kong’s upscale home buying spree

Upmarket deals hit a 10-month high as investor scheme draws buyers, with nearly 80 pricey purchases in first 20 days of October.

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Zhang Yong, former chairman and CEO of Alibaba, is among the latest buyers of a luxury home in Hong Kong. Photo: Winson Wong

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Property credit quality issues manageable for Hong Kong banks: HKMA’s Eddie Yue

The banking sector next year has more opportunities than challenges, HKMA’s chief executive says.

27 Oct 2025 - 1:40PM

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue says Hong Kong’s banking sector has a strong capital ratio and is very profitable. Photo: Edmond So

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Letters | Not too late for the Hong Kong economy to diversify

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Chinese developer’s property management arm hit by share seizure in Hong Kong

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hang Seng Bank appoints Somerley Capital to assess HSBC’s buyout offer

Somerley will provide its opinion to assist Hang Seng Bank’s independent board committee to evaluate HSBC’s proposal.

22 Oct 2025 - 8:28PM

HSBC announced a plan on October 9 to privatise its Hang Seng Bank subsidiary. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks post longest decline in 9 months on renewed US-China tensions

Markets react to Trump’s threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports and restrict critical software exports from November.

13 Oct 2025 - 4:59PM

The Hang Seng Index is headed for its steepest decline since a 13 per cent plunge on April 7. Photo: Jelly Tse

Banking & finance

Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance sector enters new era with Hang Seng privatisation

The decision is a testament to the future of the city’s banking industry and a lesson in navigating uncertainty.

12 Oct 2025 - 5:40PM

Banking & finance

Is HSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout offer good enough for Hang Seng Bank investors?

While the premium for Hang Seng Bank shares is huge, analysts debate if it is a win-win for investors and HSBC’s long-term value.

10 Oct 2025 - 6:09PMvideocam

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Hang Seng Bank

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?

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

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.

Hong Kong stocks edge lower as investors weigh AI-driven gains

Investors sway between optimism that massive AI investments will sustain earnings and concerns about whether elevated valuations will hold.

Wheelock’s Wan Chai project sells out in 2 hours amid housing rebound

Hong Kong’s latest rate cut has revived buying appetite, with Wheelock’s Wan Chai project selling out amid easing borrowing costs.

Hong Kong’s e-HKD better suited to wholesale use than retail, HKMA says

After latest trials, de facto central bank decides to focus development of the digital currency on applications for financial institutions.

HSBC’s third-quarter profit dips amid falling rates, property slump

Lender takes US$1 billion of expected credit losses, including US$200 million tied to commercial real estate in Hong Kong.

China minted a new billionaire a day last year, Hurun’s Rich List says

A record 1,434 individuals, each with a net worth of more than US$700 million, have made it onto Hurun’s list of China’s richest people.

Former Alibaba head Zhang Yong joins Hong Kong’s upscale home buying spree

Upmarket deals hit a 10-month high as investor scheme draws buyers, with nearly 80 pricey purchases in first 20 days of October.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Property credit quality issues manageable for Hong Kong banks: HKMA’s Eddie Yue

The banking sector next year has more opportunities than challenges, HKMA’s chief executive says.

Letters | Not too late for the Hong Kong economy to diversify

Readers discuss the financial and economic landscape, the latest target of Hong Kong keyboard warriors, and nostalgia.

Chinese developer’s property management arm hit by share seizure in Hong Kong

More than 72 per cent of Redsun Services Group’s shares are seized as Chinese developer’s debt woes deepen after defaulting on a pledge.

Hang Seng Bank appoints Somerley Capital to assess HSBC’s buyout offer

Somerley will provide its opinion to assist Hang Seng Bank’s independent board committee to evaluate HSBC’s proposal.

Hong Kong stocks post longest decline in 9 months on renewed US-China tensions

Markets react to Trump’s threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports and restrict critical software exports from November.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance sector enters new era with Hang Seng privatisation

The decision is a testament to the future of the city’s banking industry and a lesson in navigating uncertainty.

Is HSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout offer good enough for Hang Seng Bank investors?

While the premium for Hang Seng Bank shares is huge, analysts debate if it is a win-win for investors and HSBC’s long-term value.

Exclusive | Property credit quality issues manageable for Hong Kong banks: HKMA’s Eddie Yue

Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance sector enters new era with Hang Seng privatisation