Airstar Bank
Airstar Bank Limited is a jointly established entity by Xiaomi Corporation, global IoT leader, and AMTD Group, Asia's leading comprehensive financial services conglomerate.
Airstar Bank honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
Airstar Bank honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The Hong Kong-based digital bank was awarded for its efforts in driving innovation in digital banking.
PAObank names Ronald Iu as chief executive
Iu has previously served as chief executive of two other digital banks in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong to rename ‘virtual banks’ to ‘digital banks’
The bank will set-out new guidelines shortly.
HKMA rules out new virtual banking licenses
Competition is keen in the market and enquiries have declined.
Hong Kong’s Airstar Bank launches pilot trial of SME Easy Pay Loan
After transferring their existing installment loan, customers can enjoy a first 24-month principal payment holiday.
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