HSBC launches Sustainability Improvement Loan for SMEs

21 November 2024

HSBC today announced it has expanded its sustainable finance capabilities in Singapore with the launch of the HSBC Sustainability Improvement Loan.

Generational shift in international education, regional preferences evolve as Singapore gains popularity

14 October 2024

A growing generational divide in attitudes towards international education is shaping where parents choose to send their children, according to HSBC’s Quality of Life report.

HSBC Life launches multiplier-based whole life policy to address Singapore’s protection gap

9 October 2024

HSBC Life – Life Treasure III is a new participating whole life policy that addresses the protection gap in Singapore through multiplied coverage, riders that support greater critical illness coverage and an embedded accidental death benefit.

Media contacts

Rachel Lin
Head of Communications, Singapore and Southeast Asia
Phone: +65 6658 0113
E-mail: rachel.y.p.lin@hsbc.com.sg

Betty Fong
Senior Manager, HSBC Singapore
Communications

Phone: +65 66584103
E-mail: betty.c.y.fong@hsbc.com.sg

News archive

November

26 Nov 2024 HSBC expands cross-border payments reach with enhanced Global Money Transfers service

25 Nov 2024 Singapore is a prime business location for the world’s wealthiest entrepreneurs

21 Nov 2024 HSBC launches Sustainability Improvement Loan for SMEs

October

14 Oct 2024 Generational shift in international education, regional preferences evolve as Singapore gains popularity

9 Oct 2024 HSBC Life launches multiplier-based whole life policy to address Singapore’s protection gap

2 Oct 2024 HSBC Life announces two senior appointments in Singapore

September

27 Sep 2024 HSBC Elevates Premier Offering to Meet Growing Wealth, Health, International and Lifestyle Needs of Mass Affluent Customers in Singapore

August

29 Aug 2024 HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited announces appointment of James Coyle to its Board

27 Aug 2024 Younger generations are embracing investing

July

29 Jul 2024 HSBC launches Thrive Benefits for SMEs in Singapore

24 Jul 2024 Deepening support for local businesses’ overseas expansion

June

21 Jun 2024 HSBC’s new Live+ Credit Card to enhance lifestyle choices with culinary offers across Asia

19 Jun 2024 HSBC unveils new Wealth Centre to enhance client experience and drive meaningful wealth conversations

12 Jun 2024 Survey reveals financial impact of study abroad on families

4 Jun 2024 HSBC to open three Wealth Centres in Singapore by Q1 2025

May

14 May 2024 HSBC Life Singapore launches indexed universal life plan that rewards healthy lifestyles

3 May 2024 HSBC appoints new Head of Global Banking in Singapore

March

27 Mar 2024 HSBC scales up support for local new economy businesses

13 Mar 2024 HSBC Singapore launches ‘Get this Bread’ - a new campaign to foster financial confidence of Millennials

February

7 Feb 2024 Human touch remains critical for Singapore businesses

November

30 Nov 2021 HSBC co-develops new digital platform with MAS to combat financial crime

12 Nov 2021 HSBC works with Saxo to boost digital investment offerings

11 Nov 2021 HSBC launches Fund to support high-growth tech companies

10 Nov 2021 HSBC boosts its ability to meet demand for green living

1 Nov 2021 HSBC digitises working capital for corporates with market leading platform

October

28 Oct 2021 HSBC partners Climate Governance Singapore

27 Oct 2021 Singapore’s first EFS-Green Loan to power Mega Port vehicles

13 Oct 2021 HSBC Survey: Singapore firms ahead of the curve in investing in workplaces of the future

4 Oct 2021 HSBC rolls out Enterprise Financing Scheme-Green to corporate customers

September

28 Sep 2021 ESG Talent Shortage Holding Back Sustainable Investing in Asia

27 Sep 2021 HSBC partners with SGX and Temasek digital asset venture, Marketnode

9 Sep 2021 HSBC Announces New CEO for Singapore Insurance Operations

8 Sep 2021 HSBC Asset Management Appoints Asia Real Estate Team

August

24 Aug 2021 HSBC appoints ASEAN Head of Sustainable Finance and Investments

16 Aug 2021 HSBC to acquire AXA Singapore

11 Aug 2021 HSBC widens support for families divided across borders

4 Aug 2021 HSBC’s new feature to help customers send money overseas

July

28 Jul 2021 HSBC Asset Management Launches Sustainable Healthcare Fund

21 Jul 2021 HSBC and ALOG partner on sustainability-linked interest rate swap

2 Jul 2021 HSBC awarded for Best Payments and Collections Solutions

June

9 Jun 2021 HSBC appoints new Directors to its Board

May

25 May 2021 HSBC Asset Management hires Climatech team

19 May 2021 HSBC Singapore pilots GTF Framework

18 May 2021 HSBC launches first multi-currency digital wallet for SMEs in Singapore

April

29 Apr 2021 HSBC launches new Institutional Family Office service in Asia

Record year for ASEAN Green, Social, Sustainability Debt Issuance: Report

26 Apr 2021 HSBC switches to recycled plastic credit and debit cards

22 Apr 2021 HSBC named Best RMB Bank in Singapore

21 Apr 2021 HSBC makes senior hires to drive its Asia Wealth ambition

20 Apr 2021 HSBC, Marketnode complete digital bond issuance with Singtel

16 Apr 2021 HSBC Singapore launches its ‘Future of Work’ and ‘Return to Office’ plans

15 Apr 2021 HSBC Asset Management Sustainable Investment Survey

7 Apr 2021 HSBC offers SG‘s first instant digital banking registration

March

23 Mar 2021 Appointment of SG Head of Global Liquidity and Cash Management

February

25 Feb 2021 Fourth year as SG’s Best Bank for Trade Finance: Euromoney

22 Feb 2021 HSBC announces Kee Joo Wong as CEO for HSBC Singapore

18 Feb 2021 HSBC welcomes launch of Singapore’s Orchid Bond Structure

1 Feb 2021 HSBC Private Banking extends presence to Thailand

January

28 Jan 2021 HSBC chairs industry taskforce to accelerate green finance

27 Jan 2021 Appointment of Head of Commercial Banking, Singapore

19 Jan 2021 Singaporeans must do more to secure their Financial Fitness

6 Jan 2021 HSBC leads customer marketing use case in MAS-led Veritas

December

16 Dec 2020 HSBC Private Banking in Singapore launches Independent Asset Management desk

15 Dec 2020 Appointment of Head of Securities Services Singapore

10 Dec 2020 HSBC welcomes UK-Singapore FTA

9 Dec 2020 Award win for Asia’s first digital bond issuance

HSBC Joins BlackRock’s Aladdin Provider Network

7 Dec 2020 HSBC FinConnect offers unified view of financial information

1 Dec 2020 SG firms expand trade and connectivity in face of slower recovery

November

24 Nov 2020 Launch of MAS Green and Sustainability-linked Loan Grant Scheme

19 Nov 2020 Launch of Non-Bank Financial Institutions Coverage

12 Nov 2020 HSBC AMG appoints Global Head of Research and Insights

October

29 Oct 2020 HSBC Survey: Supporting elderly parents

21 Oct 2020 Singapore’s capital markets lead on sustainable infrastructure investment: survey

19 Oct 2020 Fully digitised trade transaction wins prestigious regional award

13 Oct 2020 HSBC Singapore jointly launches Singapore Green Finance Centre

7 Oct 2020 HSBC launches Why Stop Here? brand platform to inspire change-makers

2 Oct 2020 HSBC boosts pocket-sized banking with new virtual journeys

September

25 Sep 2020 HSBC launches market-leading digital payment solution for businesses

23 Sep 2020 HSBC gives SMEs the keys to finance access through Singapore’s NTP

17 Sep 2020 HSBC appointed securities services provider for the first ETF

11 Sep 2020 HSBC Singapore employees raise funds and volunteer to help local community COVID-19 relief efforts

7 Sep 2020 HSBC Life Singapore expands leadership team

4 Sep 2020 HSBC Singapore moves to online people hiring and onboarding

August

28 Aug 2020 ASEAN countries have policy levers to pull to support companies

19 Aug 2020 HSBC Life Singapore recognised at Insurance Asia Awards 2020

13 Aug 2020 HSBC’s first AI & Data powered equity index structured note

12 Aug 2020 HSBC Private Banking in S’pore announces senior appointments

7 Aug 2020 Regional Head of CMB ASP appointed to EU-ASEAN Business Council

6 Aug 2020 Newly refurbished Premier International Centre at Claymore

July

30 Jul 2020 HSBC named Asia’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance

Enabling the roll-out of client’s COVID-19 relief fund

22 Jul 2020 Contingency planning key to supply chain resilience for firms

20 Jul 2020 HSBC rolls out tailored online banking platform for SMEs

1 Jul 2020 HSBC strengthens SEA equities capabilities from Singapore

June

24 Jun 2020 COVID-19 could help SG crack the final frontier of online banking

18 Jun 2020 HSBC SG donates $750,000 to help local COVID-19 relief efforts

12 Jun 2020 HSBC re-opens Hillview & Holland Village Branches

11 Jun 2020 HSBC Singapore’s safe management principles

4 Jun 2020 Banking on a digital future

May

28 May 2020 HSBC leads customer marketing use case in responsible use of AI

27 May 2020 HSBC appoints Head of Innovation Asia for GLCM division

5 May 2020 HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited appoints new Director to Board

HSBC widens trade support measures for Singapore businesses

April

16 Apr 2020 Climate Bonds Initiative: ASEAN Green Finance Report 2019

8 Apr 2020 What do recent SG Budgets mean for SMEs?

7 Apr 2020 HSBC SG’s New Relief Measures in Support of Industry’s Effort

4 Apr 2020 HSBC branch closure notice

March

17 Mar 2020 HSBC Life launches unique retirement solution

16 Mar 2020 HSBC launches Singapore’s first Green Loan for SMEs

13 Mar 2020 Support measures for mortgage & credit card customers in SG

12 Mar 2020 HSBC builds out trade finance distribution team

5 Mar 2020 HSBC Singapore commits to having more women in senior roles

February

20 Feb 2020 HSBC SG’s liquidity and cash management support measures

14 Feb 2020 HSBC SG announces trade support measures for SG businesses

11 Feb 2020 HSBC Life introduces new Novel Coronavirus benefits

8 Feb 2020 HSBCSG’s safety measures to combat the spread of Coronavirus

3 Feb 2020 HSBC & Chartered Asset Management incorporate Singapore VCC

January

24 Jan 2020 HSBC facilitates first IRS trade for OII in the CIBM

23 Jan 2020 HSBCSG launches Green Deposit Account for corporate clients

14 Jan 2020 HSBC SG named Best Trade Finance Bank for 3rd year running

9 Jan 2020 SEA needs to be more connected to reach its full potential

December

18 Dec 2019 HSBC launches innovative wealth management solutions

9 Dec 2019 ASEAN firms are full of steam and want to be green

November

27 Nov 2019 HSBC launches offering to capture SG’s salaried millionaires

14 Nov 2019 HSBC partners MAS to increase trustworthiness of AI in FSI

13 Nov 2019 HSBC partners with SGX and Temasek to explore DLT for fixed income

11 Nov 2019 HSBC PayNow Corporate users to access to SGQR

5 Nov 2019 SG businesses turn to SEA as hedge to global growth headwinds

October

14 Oct 2019 HSBC Life helps Singaporeans bridge retirement gap

11 Oct 2019 HSBC appoints new Singapore Country Head of GLCM

10 Oct 2019 Women entrepreneurs winning equal slice of SG capital funding

September

24 Sep 2019 HSBC Private Banking makes two senior appointments

17 Sep 2019 HSBC appoints Singapore-based Vice Chairman of Global Banking for Southeast Asia

11 Sep 2019 HSBC Life makes senior appointments in Singapore

10 Sep 2019 First Green Loan for Singapore Leading Industrial Developer

August

16 Aug 2019 HSBC strengthens domestic banking presence with senior hires

14 Aug 2019 HSBC Bank (Singapore) announces new Directors to its Board

13 Aug 2019 Industry first fully integrated paperless trade transaction

8 Aug 2019 HSBC SG raises the bar for international mortgage offerings

July

17 Jul 2019 HSBC named Asia’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance two years running

8 Jul 2019 Singapore firms remain optimistic

4 Jul 2019 Singapore down but not out: HSBC Expat survey

June

13 Jun 2019 HSBC AMG launches global corporate fixed term bond fund

May

29 May 2019 HSBC brings Asia’s wealth and business connectivity together

HSBC breathes new life into Singapore’s insurance business

27 May 2019 HSBC deepens regional wholesale presence with senior appt

21 May 2019 ASEAN: Stronger sales pitch to realise supply chain potential

13 May 2019 HSBC places a Jade into Jewel

6 May 2019 HSBC Singapore builds on position as #1 trade bank with senior appointment

2 May 2019 S’poreans spend more time on property than their children

April

10 Apr 2019 Private Banking continues ultra high net worth focused appts.

9 Apr 2019 The HSBC Rain Vortex is ready to dazzle visitors at Jewel

5 Apr 2019 Recommendations for sustainable infrastructure development in SEA

March

7 Mar 2019 HSBC builds its ASEAN corporate advisory bench strength

February

26 Feb 2019 HSBC revamps branch network as part of its growth ambitions

January

28 Jan 2019 HSBC gives SG investors access to China through new fund

25 Jan 2019 More to do for SG businesses on sustainability adoption

9 Jan 2019 Private Banking rings in new year with senior appointments


HSBC in the media

December

3 Dec 2021 The future of bancassurance in Asia

November

8 Nov 2021 Staying relevant as sustainability soars

October

18 Oct 2021 Financial fitness and mental wellness are intertwined

6 Oct 2021 Driving affordable healthcare reform in South-east Asia

August

25 Aug 2021 Pandemic an opportunity for Asean to see wealth through a wider lens

9 Aug 2021 Reflecting on four transitions for a globally sustainable Singapore

July

15 Jul 2021 Tokenised securities: Too good to miss

7 Jul 2021 Natural Capital is the oldest asset class and the next big one

5 Jul 2021 UK-SG digital deal could unlock Southeast Asia’s new economy

June

23 Jun 2021 Banks should adopt a people-focused mindset

16 Jun 2021 Addressing the need for sustainability in healthcare

May

24 May 2021 Engaging with people to invest sustainably

15 May 2021 Crossborder payment linkage sets SEA digital economy alight

14 May 2021 Commodities: Don’t get too carried away

April

22 Apr 2021 Green technology and innovation is an emerging uplift for investment portfolios

9 Apr 2021 The avenues of growth for ASEAN and the UK

March

30 Mar 2021 What can SMEs learn from their larger counterparts amidst COVID-19

15 Mar 2021 Recharging ASEAN’s approach to climate transition

8 Mar 2021 Bank on digital, financial literacy to propel wealth

1 Mar 2021 How the banking industry has supported SME disruption

A halfhearted approach to digitalisation risks ASEAN business recovery

February

24 Feb 2021 Make this the year sustainability tops the business agenda

22 Feb 2021 Reigniting drivers of growth key to ASEAN’s economic resilience

15 Feb 2021 Charting a sustainable future; Risks, opportunities and transition await Singapore and the region

November

25 Nov 2019 Forging new paths for ASEAN’s sustainable infrastructure needs

19 Nov 2019 The EUSFTA needs business action to make it a success

5 Nov 2019 Is now the right time for Singapore companies to expand abroad?

4 Nov 2019 Asia’s self-sustaining growth is a shield against US tariffs

Health equals Wealth

September

3 Sep 2019 Greening Southeast Asia’s Financial System

August

21 Aug 2019 Singapore’s role in new phase of BRI investment into SE Asia

1 Aug 2019 Supporting HSBC clients across the wealth continuum

July

25 Jul 2019 Has Insurtech killed the advisory model?

3 Jul 2019 East Asia’s young rich redefine the concept of legacy

1 Jul 2019 Banks need to become more personal to stay relevant in the digital age

June

4 Jun 2019 What’s next for China's tech investment into ASEAN?

May

29 May 2019 Philanthropy in Singapore is going mainstream

13 May 2019 Harnessing Southeast Asia’s growth

3 May 2019 When it comes to investing, women get it right

April

10 Apr 2019 Fighting financial crimes requires better tech and collaboration

March

26 Mar 2019 Continued innovation the key to SG-US infrastructure tie-up

12 Mar 2019 Banks of the future still need human intelligence & empathy

February

27 Feb 2019 Today’s enterprising entrepreneurs build ecosystems not products

26 Feb 2019 Shining a light on grassroots

18 Feb 2019 The Year of the Pig: Bull, bear or balanced?

January

23 Jan 2019 Driving integration is how ASEAN can prosper in 2019

13 Jan 2019 Don’t let your personal biases affect the way you invest

Carers bring unique skills to the workplace Opens in new window

3 December 2024

Caring for loved ones requires a unique and broad range of skills – skills that are extremely valuable in the workplace, says Joanne Austin.

The significant opportunity of the private credit sector Opens in new window

19 November 2024

The private credit market has existed as an asset class for decades and looks set to continue to grow, says Scott McClurg.

Fashion or finance - skills, not subjects studied, matter to us Opens in new window

8 November 2024

Hiring future talent for the skills they have, rather than the subjects they have studied, creates a more diverse workforce and gives us a competitive edge, says Noel Brown.