Bandar Seri Begawan - HSBC had the pleasure of hosting the Chinese New Year open branches for its customers yesterday at all of its branches including the HSBC Finance.

Ushering in the New Lunar Year of the Snake, customers were treated with an array of sumptuous dishes. Those who came early received a Mandarin orange each. Mandarin oranges are seen as traditional symbols of abundance and good fortune.

Customers were greeted by HSBC staff as well as the senior managers of HSBC Brunei including Todd Wilcox, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Brunei, Rosdi Amin Yaakub, Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Head of Global and Commercial Banking and Lyndsay Rajah, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management.

"During this festive season, it is a great opportunity to foster better ties between our staff and customers as well as respect each other's culture. We hope that the Year of the Snake brings further opportunities for HSBC and the business community," said Lyndsay Rajah.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin