Standard Chartered introduces a 10% deposit rate in Hong Kong to attract funds from China.

Standard Chartered is enticing Chinese customers with short-term deposit rates reaching up to 10 per cent to attract deposits from mainland China and bolster Hong Kong's status as a wealth hub. As part of the Wealth Management Connect program, eligible customers can exchange renminbi for US dollars with funds equivalent to HK$100,000 (S$17,390) or more [...]