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Citi Digital-Only Offering Targets 200,000 New Clients in Hong Kong

By Maria Santos
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Citi will look to realize the promises of financial inclusion with its new digital-only proposition in Hong Kong which can be accessed with as little as HK$1.

And at HK$100, users can even find tailor-made fund portfolios based on investor needs, according to a statement from the bank.

In addition to the low threshold, users can also earn as much as 1.8 percent on the deposit rate from the platform.

Entitled Citi Plus, the platform will be first rolled out in Hong Kong before entering other markets in the Asia Pacific region.

According to the bank, it will seek to add up to 200,000 clients over the next few years with a target of doubling its base within the next 24 months.

Nowadays, young consumers have endless desires and expectations for digital living, and digital experience on wealth management is becoming part of their daily lives, said Lawrence Lam, consumer business manager at Citibank Hong Kong.

Citibank has been committed to offering excellent services to best meet client needs. The launch of Citi Plus now is a testament to our customer-centric core principle.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the name of Citi's new digital-only offering in Hong Kong?

A.

The new digital-only offering in Hong Kong is called Citi Plus. This platform will be rolled out in Hong Kong first, with plans to expand to other markets in the Asia Pacific region later.

Q.

What is the minimum amount required to access Citi's new digital service?

A.

Users can access Citi's new digital proposition with an initial deposit of as little as HK$1. Tailor-made fund portfolios become available for users with HK$100.

Q.

How many new clients does Citi aim to acquire with this digital offering in Hong Kong?

A.

Citi aims to attract up to 200,000 new clients over the next few years with Citi Plus. The bank has a target of doubling its current client base within the next 24 months.

Q.

What kind of deposit rate can users expect to earn from the Citi Plus platform?

A.

Users of the Citi Plus platform have the opportunity to earn a deposit rate of as much as 1.8 percent. This is offered alongside the low financial threshold for accessing the service.

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