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HSBC cuts senior banker education benefits amid job risk concerns

HSBC is cutting an education subsidy program for senior executives, a move that comes amid broader cost-cutting measures and potential job losses due to integration with Hang Seng Bank. The subsidy, which could be worth up to HK$300,000 annually for secondary school fees, will be eliminated for new hires and promotions starting Friday. Existing employees in the top three grades will retain the benefit. AI

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HSBC cuts senior banker education benefits amid job risk concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Enoch Yiu ·

    Senior HSBC bankers face double blow as school-fee subsidy cut adds to job risks: sources

    Senior bankers at HSBC are facing a double blow of losing a key employment benefit while also confronting potential job losses as the lender carries out a range of measures to cut costs and achieve fair treatment for all staff, according to sources. HSBC, the biggest lender in Ho…