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Thousands of Hong Kong bank employees are receiving bonuses and extra benefits as they return to work, with Bank of China (HK) giving HK$500 and HSBC distributing HK$500 to its staff. ZA Bank stands out by offering HK$1,000 plus a HK$10,000 bonus and an extra day off. Citigroup pays HK$800 to its employees, reflecting a 20% increase in bonuses this year. The initiatives are part of a tradition to reward staff during the Lunar New Year, symbolizing appreciation and optimism for the year ahead.

- Thousands of Hong Kong bank employees are set to receive a return-to-work lai see, with some banks offering additional benefits amid improved economic sentiment.  
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) and HSBC are each distributing HK$500, while ZA Bank is the most generous, providing HK$1,000 along with a HK$10,000 bonus after achieving significant customer growth.  
- Citigroup follows with an HK$800 lai see and emphasizes plans for AI innovation and sustainable growth in the coming year.

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HK$10,000 bonus, extra day off: Hong Kong banks reward staff returning to work

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Hong Kong banks, including HSBC and Bank of China (Hong Kong), are continuing the Lunar New Year tradition by distributing millions in red packet money to staff. HSBC is giving out HK$13 million ($1.7 million) to nearly 26,000 employees, while Bank of China (Hong Kong) is providing HK$500 to each of its 15,000 staff along with gift hampers. HSBC's CEO, Maggie Ng, expressed optimism for the upcoming year, highlighting the qualities of vitality and success associated with the Year of the Horse.

- Lenders in Hong Kong are continuing the Lunar New Year tradition by distributing red packet money to employees, with HSBC and Hang Seng contributing HK$13 million to 26,000 staff.  
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) is also participating, giving HK$500 and gift hampers to its 15,000 employees.  
- This practice reflects the cultural significance of the New Year and aims to energize staff for the upcoming year.

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Lin Benli predicts that the Hang Seng Index will fluctuate between 23,000 and 30,000 points this year, suggesting that investors holding traditional financial and real estate stocks may take the opportunity to reduce their holdings and shift towards large technology stocks. He pointed out that despite the rise in gold prices, the returns from holding HSBC and Bank of China are comparable to gold, with returns exceeding 70% over the past year. Lin Benli analyzed the performance of Hong Kong and U.S. stocks, believing that traditional stocks outperform technology stocks, especially in the U.S. oil and telecommunications sectors

- Lin Benli projected that the Hang Seng Index (HSI) would fluctuate between 23,000 and 30,000 points this year, with a possible rise above 30,000 if the U.S. continues to lower interest rates.  
- He noted a recent correction in the HSI to 26,000 points and highlighted the performance of traditional stocks over tech stocks in recent months.  
- Lin recommends students with traditional stocks to consider profit-taking and suggests monitoring various economic indicators to better evaluate market conditions.

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HSBC's Bank of China-linked dividends earn 70% without losing to gold; traditional stocks in Hong Kong and the U.S. are thriving. Lin Benli: It's a good opportunity to reduce positions

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Bank of China Limited has appointed Mr. Zhang Hui as Chief Compliance Officer, effective February 13, 2026. The decision was made during a Board of Directors meeting in Beijing. Mr. Zhang, who has held various leadership roles within the bank since 2024, including Vice Chairman and President, brings extensive experience from his previous positions at China Development Bank and Bank of Communications. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Shaanxi Institute of Finance and Economics.

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Bank of China Limited Appoints Mr. Zhang Hui as Chief Compliance Officer, Effective February 13, 2026

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The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) has secured a HK$3 billion loan from ICBC Asia to enhance financial flexibility and support its public mission. This follows a HK$4 billion sustainability-linked loan obtained in 2022. WKCDA plans to issue medium-term bonds capped at US$1 billion. The authority's projects, including the Art Square building and the West Kowloon Performing Arts Center, are expected to generate stable rental income. Last year, WKCDA reported over 17 million visitors, with significant attendance at exhibitions and a new ferry service transporting over 155,000 passengers.

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In 2025, the net profit of non-listed life insurance companies surged to 66.6 billion yuan, but net assets shrank by nearly 10 billion yuan, indicating a structural divergence of "profit increase without capital increase." The median comprehensive investment return rate dropped from 8.39% to 2.73%. Several insurance companies, such as BOC Samsung Life and CEB Grand China Life, despite achieving record high net profits, saw a significant decline in net assets, reflecting the impact of new financial instrument standards and market conditions

- In 2025, non-listed life insurance companies reported a misleading profit surge, with total net profits soaring to 66.6 billion yuan, up 165% from 2024.  
- Despite this profit increase, the median comprehensive investment return plummeted to 2.73%, and industry net assets fell by nearly 10 billion yuan, indicating a structural divergence of "increased profits without increased assets."  
- The primary drivers of this phenomenon stem from market volatility and the shift to new accounting standards, which have led to extreme fluctuations in net profits compared to net assets.

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Bank Of China will adjust the purchase conditions for its accumulation gold products starting from February 12, 2026. The minimum purchase amount will be adjusted from 950 yuan to 1200 yuan, while the additional purchase amount will remain unchanged at multiples of 200 yuan. Existing investment plans in execution will not be affected. The minimum weight for purchasing by gram will remain unchanged at 1 gram, and the additional weight will remain unchanged at multiples of 1 gram

BANK OF CHINA: The minimum purchase amount for the accumulation gold product has been adjusted from 950 yuan to 1200 yuan

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APT ELECTRONICS announced that due to unintentional oversight, it failed to timely disclose the subscription of structured deposit products, including the subscription of Bank of Communications deposit products on January 24, 2025, February 10, 2025, and April 28, 2025, with a total amount of RMB 187 million; and the subscription of Bank of China deposit products on April 23, 2025, with a total amount of RMB 85 million

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APT ELECTRONICS underreported the subscription structure of structured deposit products

APT Electronics Co. Ltd. has subscribed to structured deposit products from licensed banks in China, including the Bank of Communications and the Bank of China. The company has reviewed these transactions in line with Hong Kong Listing Rules and is taking steps to enhance compliance for future transactions.

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Justin posted yesterday on:China calls on banks to reduce US Treasuries exposure amid "market volatility" - reportI added a little more:ICYMI bombshell: China tells banks to curb US Treasury exposure, “sell-America” nervesChina is letting the yuan rise at the same time.

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Huang Xueling is expected to be appointed as the vice president of Bank of China. She has held several important positions at Central Huijin Investment Ltd. and has a rich financial background and experience. This appointment may be due to the dismissal of the former vice president Lin Jingzhen from the Party for serious disciplinary violations and his transfer to the procuratorial organs for review and prosecution

Huang Xueling is expected to be appointed as the Vice President of Bank of China

$XTALPI(02228.HK) Yesterday, Bank of China Hong Kong made a large number of &#34;buy&#34; orders, which should be depository receipts. It was probably a previous shareholder, such as China Life Insurance (I remember there was a similar shareholder) with holdings of approximately 235,560,969 shares, accounting for 5.86%. Comparing the number of shares transferred by BOC Hong Kong yesterday: 235 million shares. It's roughly the same. Since China Life Insurance is a state-owned enterprise, the probability of using BOC Hong Kong is the highest. I roughly guess it's their depository. It's likely that Pharmaron issued them stock certificates, converting paper certificates into electronic shares.

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HK$10,000 bonus, extra day off: Hong Kong banks reward staff returning to work

Hong Kong Banks Gift Millions in Red Packet Money to Staff

HSBC's Bank of China-linked dividends earn 70% without losing to gold; traditional stocks in Hong Kong and the U.S. are thriving. Lin Benli: It's a good opportunity to reduce positions

Bank of China Limited Appoints Mr. Zhang Hui as Chief Compliance Officer, Effective February 13, 2026

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Secures HK$3 Billion Loan for Financial Flexibility