October :

The Bank launched its Core Banking System Replacement Project. This transformation initiative will significantly enhance the Bank’s operational efficiency and customer relationship management.

November :

The Bank launched its first iBranch – Queen’s Road East Branch.

The Bank officially launched its Mobile Banking Service.

December :

The second iBranch of the Bank – Western District Branch, also the 23rd branch of the Bank, was opened.

The Bank launched e-Cheque services, offering customers both e-Cheque issuance and presentment services.

Accolades

Asia Banking 300 – Outstanding Performance Award

Tiptop Service Award – Persistently Outstanding Service Outlet (2014-2015)

The Best Merchant Value Added Service Launched in 2015 in Hong Kong

Yellow Pages Award 2015-16 - The Best Merchant Receivable Financing Service

Metro Awards for Banking and Finance Corporations 2015 - Best Merchant Receivable Financing Bank

Straight Through Processing Award

ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme - Manpower Developer

Annual Big Donors – Red Award

Corporate & Employee Contribution Programme - Bronze Award

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May:

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of being a member of the Fubon Financial Holdings, the Bank launched its new corporate advertising campaign carrying the theme "Serving You With Heart" to demonstrate its dedication to serving customers with quality banking services.

July:

The official opening of Fubon Bank Personal Loan Centre and Tsuen Wan Securities Services Centre took place in July to offer customers in the Tsuen Wan District diversified banking and wealth management services.

Accolades

MerComm, Inc

2014 International ARC Awards "Gold Winner – Cover Photo / Design: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong / PRC"

Challengers’ League Largest Payment Volume Growth – Silver Prize

Challengers’ League Highest Payment Volume – Bronze Prize

The Highest Growth Rate In 2014 Cardholder Spending In Hong Kong - 2nd Runner Up

Tiptop Service Award – Persistently Outstanding Service Company (2013-2014) and Persistently Outstanding Service Outlet (2013-2014)

Straight Through Processing Award

ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme - Manpower Developer

Corporate & Employee Contribution Programme - Bronze Award

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Accolades

Challengers’ League Highest Payment Volume – Bronze Prize

Straight Through Processing Award

Tiptop Service Award – Persistently Outstanding Service Company (2012-2013), Persistently Outstanding Service Outlet (2012-2013) and Outlet of the Quarter (Jan-Mar 2013)

ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme - Manpower Developer

Corporate & Employee Contribution Programme - Bronze Award

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Accolades

Largest Payment Volume Growth – Gold Prize

Highest Payment Volume – Bronze Prize

Cross Border Best Performance in Authorization Decline Rate

Corporate & Employee Contribution Programme – Bronze Award

Straight Through Processing Award

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January:

Fubon Financial Holdings, the Bank’s parent company, announced a proposal to privatize the ordinary share capital of the Bank by way of a Scheme of Arrangement.

April:

An Extraordinary General Meeting was held on 29 April 2011 regarding the proposal to privatize the Bank.

May:

The official opening of new Causeway Bay Branch took place in May to offer customers in the Causeway Bay District diversified and high quality banking services.

June:

Following the successful privatization of the Bank by Fubon Financial Holdings, the Bank was officially delisted from The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 8 June 2011 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Fubon Financial Holdings, the privatization provides Fubon Financial Holdings with greater flexibility in supporting the business development of the Bank.

August:

The Bank became the first Taiwanese-invested bank approved by the People’s Bank of China to participate in China’s inter-bank bond market using Renminbi.

October:

The official opening of new Kwun Tong Branch was held in October to align with the Bank’s business development strategy and enhance the services offered to customers in the Kwun Tong District.

Accolades

Straight Through Processing Award

Highest Retail Sales Volume

Outstanding Retail Sales Volume Growth − Gold Prize

The Highest Growth Rate in 2011 Number of Open Cards in Hong Kong – 2nd Runner Up

2011 TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards - Citation for Excellence

2011 International ARC Awards “Bronze Winner - Overall Annual Report: Banks: Regional”

ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme - Manpower Developer

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Corporate and Employee Contribution Programme − Bronze Award

August:

The official opening of the new Wanchai Branch took place in August to provide customers in the Wanchai District with a full array of high quality banking services.

November:

The Bank successfully completed the issuance of US$200,000,000 10-year subordinated debt on 30 November 2010 for replenishing the outstanding US$200,000,000 subordinated debt callable in April 2011. The notes, rated BBB by Standard & Poor’s, bear a fixed coupon rate of 6.125% per annum payable semi-annually and qualify as the Bank’s Tier 2 capital.

December

The Bank fully subscribed for its allocated 39,580,200 Rights Shares in Xiamen Bank to maintain its 19.99% shareholding interest. The consideration for the Rights Shares, which was RMB107,262,342, was financed from the Bank’s own internal surplus funds.

Accolades

Highest Retail Sales Volume

Outstanding Retail Sales Volume Growth – Bronze Prize

The Highest Growth Rate in 2010 Cardholder Spending in Hong Kong – 1st Runner Up

The Highest Growth Rate in 2010 Number of Open Cards in Hong Kong – 2nd Runner Up

Straight Through Processing Award

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September:

The Bank received approval from the China Banking Regulatory Commission to set up a representative office in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, which representing a major step forward in realizing its strategy of establishing a branch presence in Mainland China.

November:

The Bank signed the “Memorandum of Insurance Business Cooperation” with China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited on 2 November 2009 to offer customers enhanced comprehensive wealth management services.

December:

Xiamen Bank (formerly Xiamen City Commercial Bank), which the Bank holds a 19.99% share, proposed to raise approximately RMB400,000,000 by way of a rights issue of 160,000,000 newly issued ordinary shares at a price of RMB2.5 per share. The Bank confirmed and undertook to Xiamen Bank to fully subscribe for its allocated 31,984,000 Rights Shares, maintaining its 19.99% shareholding interest in Xiamen Bank. The consideration for the Rights Shares, which was RMB79,960,000, was financed from the Bank’s own internal surplus funds.
The Bank officially opened its Dongguan Representative Office in Guangdong Province and became the first Taiwanese-invested bank to operate a representative office in Dongguan.

Accolades

Straight Through Processing Award

Silver Prize – Outstanding Retail Sales Volume

Innovation Achievement Award

2nd Runner Up – The Highest Growth Rate in 2009 Number of Open Cards in Hong Kong

Winner – The Highest Growth Rate in 2009 Cardholder Spending in Hong Kong

Silver Prize – CUP Merchant POS Terminal Highest Growth Award

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May:

Following the devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province, the Bank donated a total of HK$1,763,960 to support the relief, reconstruction and disaster preparedness operations of the Hong Kong Red Cross. The Bank and its employees contributed US$200,000 and HK$203,600 respectively.

June:

The Bank entered into a Share Subscription Agreement to subscribe to newly issued shares, representing 19.99% of the enlarged issued share capital of Xiamen City Commercial Bank for a cash consideration of approximately RMB230 million. This transaction represents the largest single equity holding and investment so far in a Mainland bank by a Taiwanese-owned bank.
To sustain the Bank's "Why Not" spirit and enhance its brand positioning of “Value Banking”, a new corporate branding campaign was launched.

October:

The Bank proposed to raise approximately US$120 million by issuing 1,172,160,000 Preference Shares at a price of US$0.10237 per Preference Share.
The Bank introduced the Visa payWave contactless card acceptance service and partnered with one of the largest fast food chains in Hong Kong to accept contactless credit card payments.

November:

An Extraordinary General Meeting was held in relation to the Open Offer of 1,172,160,000 Preference Shares at US$0.10237 per Preference Share.
The Bank received the approval from the China Banking Regulatory Commission to acquire a stake in Xiamen City Commercial Bank.
Following last year's success, the Bank once again sponsored the "Taiwan November" organized by Kwang Hwa Information and Culture Center and Shiren Foundation of Hong Kong and Macau Taiwanese Charity Fund Ltd., bringing Hong Kong arts lovers FROM HEARTBEAT TO PERCUSSION performed by the internationally renowned Ju Percussion Group.

December:

The Bank completed the acquisition of 19.99% of the enlarged issue share capital of Xiamen City Commercial Bank.
The Bank announced the successful issuance of 1,172,160,000 Preference Shares at US$0.10237 per Preference Share.

Accolades

Straight Through Processing Award

Silver Prize – Outstanding Retail Sales Volume

Winner – The Highest Growth Rate in 2008 Number of Open Cards in Hong Kong

1st Runner Up – The Highest Growth Rate in 2008 Cardholder Spending in Hong Kong

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May:

The Bank launched a new corporate image campaign which themed on "Why Not", a new communication platform that substantiated the Bank's brand positioning of "Value Banking".

August:

The Bank established a team of "Fubon Caring Ambassadors" and actively involved in social outreach programmes.

October:

The Bank established FB Investment Trust for developing the asset management business.

November:

The Bank supported the "Taiwan November" organized by Kwang Hwa Information and Culture Center and sponsored one of the key programmes – the internationally acclaimed U-Theatre’s premiere of Sword of Wisdom.

December:

The Bank once again sponsored the 2007 Hong Kong Art Buffet "one more, please" Contemporary Art Exhibition which was organized by Fubon Art Foundation. A series of education and promotion activities was held to raise public awareness on art appreciation.

Accolades

First runner-up of the “Visa Discovery Award – New Merchant Opening”

First runner-up of the “Top Gold Hunter Award” (March)

Outstanding Retail Sales Volume – Bronze Prize

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March:

The Bank launched US$1 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme.

The Bank was the first bank in Hong Kong to deploy NCR’s latest Personas M Series 76 interior Automated Teller Machines which enable intelligent deposit and passbook printing while offering customers enhanced security and protection.

April:

The Bank issued US$200 million lower tier II subordinated debt and US$150 million senior floating rate notes.

October:

The Bank launched Elite Platinum, allowing customers to manage their wealth more effectively while enjoying a suite of exclusive credit card privileges.

December:

The Bank sponsored the 2006 Hong Kong Art Buffet "me2" Contemporary Public Art Exhibition organized by Fubon Art Foundation. A series of education and promotion activities were held to raise public awareness on the appreciation of art.

Accolades

Best Partner Award - Best Trade and Equipment Finance Bank

Straight Through Processing Award

April:

The Bank changed its name to Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.

September:

Standard and Poor’s upgraded the Bank’s credit ratings from long term BBB and short term A-3 to BBB+ and A-2 respectively.

February:

Fubon Financial Holdings acquired a 55% stake in IBA from ABC.

March:

Fubon Financial Holdings made a general offer to acquire the remaining stakes in IBA, namely 20% from China Everbright and 25% from public shareholders.

April:

Fubon Financial Holdings acquired China Everbright’s 20% and became a 75% shareholder of IBA.

September:

Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. ("Fubon Financial Holdings") proposed to acquire the whole of the issued share capital of IBA.

December:

IBA’s controlling shareholder ABC announced a possible disposal of its stake in IBA.

November:

IBA became the first bank in Hong Kong to receive a full rating short term A-3 and long term BBB from Standard and Poor's.

October:

China Everbright Limited ("China Everbright") acquired a 20% shareholding of IBA.

November:

IBA listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.