Tuesday, August 17, 2010

HSBC launches HSBC Advance, HSBC Amanah Advance

KUALA LUMPUR: HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad launched HSBC Advance and HSBC Amanah Advance to help ambitious and financially savvy mid-market customers to take control of their financial independent.

The new banking tools aim to provide all interested customers with an integrated financial services platform that will also introduce them to relationship-based banking.

'HSBC Advance & HSBC Amanah Advance works as a facilitator to provide a simple, interactive and efficient banking experience. It will put our customers in control of their banking to help them build a secure financial foundation and gain the confidence to explore their financial horizons,' said HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd personal financial services general manager Lim Eng Seong.

According to Lim, the HSBC Advance is not a product but a new banking experience offering an all-in-one integrated account covering deposits, investments, Takaful protection plans and credit cards. It also brings a range of international services to mid-market customers for the very first time.

HSBC Advance and HSBC Amanah Advance are accessible through multiple channels, including 24/7 one-stop Telebanking service, priority counter service, round-the-clock Personal Internet Banking and a dedicated website with online interactive tools for financial planning. Customers can also enjoy preferential rates or offers on home financing, investments and personal financing.

'With HSBC Advance, customers will gain access to timely HSBC house views and market information. They can also enjoy global view which allows customers to access and manage all their HSBC accounts around the world online, using a one-time login.

Another available service is Global Transfer which provides customers with fast and easy fund transfers to and from their multiple accounts in one or more markets,' added Lim.

Managed by HSBC Amanah Takaful (M) Sdn Bhd, HSBC's new retirement plan aptly named Retirement Protection Plan (RPP) offers the following:
(i) Regular stream of retirement income until 75 years of age;
(ii) Potential longevity bonus payout upon plan's maturity; and
(iii) Takaful protection.

Customers can opt to contribute a minimum single amount of RM100,000 or a monthly regular contribution of RM1,000.


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