China bans bank from luring depositors with gifts


The guidance came in the wake of a promotion by Ping An Bank Co, which has been offering Labubu collectibles in multiple cities for new depositors who can park in 50,000 yuan for three months. — Bloomberg

BEIJING: A Chinese lender’s stunt to woo depositors with gifts including the wildly popular Labubu dolls has been barred by financial regulators, underscoring the increasingly fraught battle among banks for customers as interest rates and profit margins fall.

The Zhejiang branch of the national financial regulatory administration has asked local banks to refrain from giving non-compliant perks to attract deposits, according to sources.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%
The parcel overhang
Zero abandoned homes�by�2030?
Unmasking housing market pricing abuses
Ringgit likely to trade cautiously next week ahead of key US data
Powering a new reinvestment cycle as demand surges
Up in Arms - or up the value chain?
Asia bonds for diversification
AI disruption fears rock markets
Private equity hits a sixer

Others Also Read