88 Years, and Ever-growing
To celebrate our 88th anniversary with the local community, we commissioned ‘Colourful Journeys’, a playful series of location-specific wall illustrations, for several of our branches. The illustrations reflect the unique characteristics of different local districts and the close relationships we have built with our customers over the years.
On 3 March 1933, Hang Seng opened its doors for business for the first time. Operating initially as a money changer, Hang Seng’s assets were modest, with just 11 employees working in an 800-square-foot premises in Sheung Wan. But its principles were lofty: Hang Seng would welcome Hong Kong people from all walks of life and treat them as individuals and honoured guests.
The establishment date of Hang Seng – 3/3/33 – is highly auspicious in local culture. The word for ‘3’ in Cantonese rhymes with the characters for ‘life’ or ‘grow’, and the repetition of 3s means ‘never-ending’, a sentiment that is echoed in the name ‘Hang Seng’, which means ‘ever-growing’.
This year we mark another auspicious date – our 88th anniversary. The number ‘8’ rhymes with the character for ‘good fortune’ and we hope the repeating 8s will bring never-ending good luck and good fortune to our customers and the communities we serve. Throughout our history, we have remained true to our founding principles and to our name: growing together with the people of Hong Kong by continually innovating and acting to deliver customer-centric services, support livelihoods, strengthen community ties and promote sustainability.
Our long history of putting people first has made us one of Hong Kong’s most trusted brands and a banking partner to more than half the adult population. Our goal is to meet the diverse banking needs of all our customers in ways that are convenient, fast, easy and secure – anytime, anywhere.
Our contribution to building a better future for all includes playing an active role in addressing social and environmental issues, such as social mobility, youth development and climate change. It also encompasses a determination to make Hang Seng an employer of choice. We engage our people through a variety of well-being and professional development initiatives, and provide a dynamic workplace environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and different ways of working.
As we look ahead to the next 88 years and continue to transform for the future, we aim to remain ‘ever-growing’ on all fronts: for our business and for everyone we serve.
