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SINGAPORE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HSBC Hong Kong Privé cardholders are the first in Asia Pacific to experience Mastercard's most premium consumer credit tier through HSBC Privé World Legend Mastercard, with access to The Mastercard Collection, a new suite of elevated dining, entertainment and travel benefits accessible around the world.
Designed for individuals who increasingly prioritize meaningful connections over traditional rewards, HSBC Privé World Legend Mastercard transforms priorities into memorable moments. Mastercard research shows that 59% of consumers in higher income segments globally, including in Hong Kong SAR, value experiences over possessions, with a growing desire to invest time and money in dining, entertainment and travel to build memories with loved ones. In Hong Kong SAR, 40% also cite overseas travel as a top personal goal, highlighting the importance of benefits that remain relevant across destinations.
Together, HSBC Hong Kong and Mastercard are bringing these passions to life by combining a global platform of curated benefits with bespoke lifestyle privileges — giving cardholders exceptional access to the places, experiences and interests that matter most, wherever they are.
"Launching the first World Legend Mastercard in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific with HSBC Privé reflects the direction premium banking is moving toward," said Sunny Chow, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending, Retail Banking and Wealth, HSBC Hong Kong. "Privé clients increasingly value meaningful experiences and this invitation-only card for HSBC Private Bank clients allows us to respond with a proposition that is more distinctive, more portable and more personal. Backed by Mastercard's global reach and HSBC's service expertise, it strengthens how we support our clients' internationally connected lifestyle, wherever they choose to be."
Experiences that travel with you
HSBC Privé is an invitation‑only credit card designed for internationally connected lifestyles. As HSBC's most prestigious credit card, it brings together elevated travel, dining, and lifestyle privileges in Hong Kong SAR and destinations worldwide.
Cardholders enjoy access to HSBC Privé exclusive privileges, including:
- Travel
- Complimentary hotel night programs at over 800 properties globally, including Belmond, Rosewood, Raffles, Waldorf, and Fairmont
- Companion travel privileges, including complimentary first and business class air tickets
- Complimentary limousine service, airport lounge access and travel insurance
- Dining
- Complimentary dining experiences at Michelin-starred and acclaimed restaurants
- Priority reservations at select prestigious restaurants in the Chinese Mainland
- Entertainment & Experiences
- Access to HSBC-sponsored concerts and shows, including premium suite experiences at Kai Tak Sports Park
- Priority ticket bookings for selected Live Nation events
- Global access to private clubs and lounges, including Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy (HKGTA), HKGTA Town Club, Carlyle & Co., and selected clubs worldwide
In addition, a Mastercard‑exclusive dining club will launch at Hong Kong International Airport later this year, with more such clubs planned at major airports globally. As part of The Mastercard Collection, HSBC Privé primary and supplementary cardholders will enjoy unlimited complimentary access on each visit with up to three guests. The space is designed to offer a refined pre‑flight experience, combining comfort, locally inspired fine dining and essential travel amenities.
"Internationally minded consumers today live increasingly global lives — moving between cities, cultures and communities," said Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Core Payments, Asia Pacific, Mastercard. "As their lives become more mobile, expectations of value have evolved — from physical rewards to access and experiences that remain relevant wherever they are. With HSBC Privé World Legend Mastercard and The Mastercard Collection, we're enabling financial institutions to meet those expectations through curated, globally connected experiences that fit how people travel, connect and enjoy life today."
HSBC Privé cardholders will see their existing World Elite Mastercard card elevated to World Legend Mastercard, unlocking the enhanced privileges under The Mastercard Collection.
Appendix – The Mastercard Collection
HSBC Hong Kong Privé cardholders can enjoy additional privileges under The Mastercard Collection, including exclusive dining credits in select restaurants in Australia, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore; booking access at over 400 acclaimed restaurants in 10 Asia Pacific markets; and globally connected dining, travel and entertainment experiences.
The Mastercard Collection and World Legend Mastercard give financial institutions a platform to deliver relevant, differentiated value as premium propositions evolve to experiences that travel with cardholders globally.
For more information about The Mastercard Collection, visit Priceless.com/themastercardcollection.
About The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 56 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,306bn at 31 March 2026, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
www.mastercard.com
SINGAPORE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HSBC Hong Kong Privé cardholders are the first in Asia Pacific to experience Mastercard's most premium consumer credit tier through HSBC Privé World Legend Mastercard, with access to The Mastercard Collection, a new suite of elevated dining, entertainment and travel benefits accessible around the world.
Designed for individuals who increasingly prioritize meaningful connections over traditional rewards, HSBC Privé World Legend Mastercard transforms priorities into memorable moments. Mastercard research shows that 59% of consumers in higher income segments globally, including in Hong Kong SAR, value experiences over possessions, with a growing desire to invest time and money in dining, entertainment and travel to build memories with loved ones. In Hong Kong SAR, 40% also cite overseas travel as a top personal goal, highlighting the importance of benefits that remain relevant across destinations.
Together, HSBC Hong Kong and Mastercard are bringing these passions to life by combining a global platform of curated benefits with bespoke lifestyle privileges — giving cardholders exceptional access to the places, experiences and interests that matter most, wherever they are.
"Launching the first World Legend Mastercard in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific with HSBC Privé reflects the direction premium banking is moving toward," said Sunny Chow, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending, Retail Banking and Wealth, HSBC Hong Kong. "Privé clients increasingly value meaningful experiences and this invitation-only card for HSBC Private Bank clients allows us to respond with a proposition that is more distinctive, more portable and more personal. Backed by Mastercard's global reach and HSBC's service expertise, it strengthens how we support our clients' internationally connected lifestyle, wherever they choose to be."
Experiences that travel with you
HSBC Privé is an invitation‑only credit card designed for internationally connected lifestyles. As HSBC's most prestigious credit card, it brings together elevated travel, dining, and lifestyle privileges in Hong Kong SAR and destinations worldwide.
Cardholders enjoy access to HSBC Privé exclusive privileges, including:
- Travel
- Complimentary hotel night programs at over 800 properties globally, including Belmond, Rosewood, Raffles, Waldorf, and Fairmont
- Companion travel privileges, including complimentary first and business class air tickets
- Complimentary limousine service, airport lounge access and travel insurance
- Dining
- Complimentary dining experiences at Michelin-starred and acclaimed restaurants
- Priority reservations at select prestigious restaurants in the Chinese Mainland
- Entertainment & Experiences
- Access to HSBC-sponsored concerts and shows, including premium suite experiences at Kai Tak Sports Park
- Priority ticket bookings for selected Live Nation events
- Global access to private clubs and lounges, including Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy (HKGTA), HKGTA Town Club, Carlyle & Co., and selected clubs worldwide
- Complimentary dining experiences at Michelin-starred and acclaimed restaurants
- Priority reservations at select prestigious restaurants in the Chinese Mainland
- Access to HSBC-sponsored concerts and shows, including premium suite experiences at Kai Tak Sports Park
- Priority ticket bookings for selected Live Nation events
- Global access to private clubs and lounges, including Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy (HKGTA), HKGTA Town Club, Carlyle & Co., and selected clubs worldwide
In addition, a Mastercard‑exclusive dining club will launch at Hong Kong International Airport later this year, with more such clubs planned at major airports globally. As part of The Mastercard Collection, HSBC Privé primary and supplementary cardholders will enjoy unlimited complimentary access on each visit with up to three guests. The space is designed to offer a refined pre‑flight experience, combining comfort, locally inspired fine dining and essential travel amenities.
"Internationally minded consumers today live increasingly global lives — moving between cities, cultures and communities," said Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Core Payments, Asia Pacific, Mastercard. "As their lives become more mobile, expectations of value have evolved — from physical rewards to access and experiences that remain relevant wherever they are. With HSBC Privé World Legend Mastercard and The Mastercard Collection, we're enabling financial institutions to meet those expectations through curated, globally connected experiences that fit how people travel, connect and enjoy life today."
HSBC Privé cardholders will see their existing World Elite Mastercard card elevated to World Legend Mastercard, unlocking the enhanced privileges under The Mastercard Collection.
Appendix – The Mastercard Collection
HSBC Hong Kong Privé cardholders can enjoy additional privileges under The Mastercard Collection, including exclusive dining credits in select restaurants in Australia, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore; booking access at over 400 acclaimed restaurants in 10 Asia Pacific markets; and globally connected dining, travel and entertainment experiences.
The Mastercard Collection and World Legend Mastercard give financial institutions a platform to deliver relevant, differentiated value as premium propositions evolve to experiences that travel with cardholders globally.
For more information about The Mastercard Collection, visit Priceless.com/themastercardcollection.
About The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 56 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,306bn at 31 March 2026, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
www.mastercard.com
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HSBC Hong Kong introduces Asia Pacific's first World Legend Mastercard
SEOUL, South Korea and SHANGHAI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taimei Technology (HK.02576), a leading AI-powered drug clinical development platform company, and C&R Research (A359090), a top-tier CRO in South Korea, signed an enterprise-level strategic partnership agreement, officially launching the development of an AI-based clinical trial operations system.
Under this partnership, C&R Research will deploy Taimei Technology's leading digital infrastructure and AI Agents across multiple clinical trials to automate and enhance trial design and operational workflows. A particular focus will be on data management, where the EDC + iDM Agent combination will be actively adopted. Innovations such as intelligent data capture and governance, AI-driven eCRF generation, and automated test case creation are expected to boost productivity and quality in clinical research.
Leveraging its full-stack AI capabilities, 13 years of industry expertise, and global operational experience, Taimei Technology has deeply focused on the clinical research vertical, and has been among the first to build a comprehensive AI Agent matrix, enabling scenario-based AI applications across the entire clinical research workflow. Key offerings include eCollect (EDC), eBalance (RTSM), eCOA, eCooperate (CTMS), and eArchives (eTMF), iDM Agent, iCTA Agent, iPV Agent; as well as the iMAP intelligent medical analytics platform etc. These products can be flexibly configured to address critical pain points across clinical research—from efficiency to scientific insights—significantly improving trial efficiency and success rates.
The two companies plan to integrate AI-driven operational models with Korea's CRO-centric clinical trial execution system, thereby building a more efficient and intelligent clinical research framework.
Korea has established a mature ecosystem in innovative drug development and clinical execution, with clinical trial activity and participation in global pipelines ranking among the top worldwide. Industry observers believe this partnership goes beyond technology adoption and will serve as a key catalyst for accelerating the AI-driven digital transformation of South Korea's clinical trial landscape.
Moon Tae Yoon, CEO of C&R Research, commented: "As clinical trials become increasingly complex, AI-based data management and operational automation are emerging as essential competitive factors. Through this partnership, we will build a more efficient and innovative clinical execution system."
Zhao Lu, Chairman of Taimei Technology, stated: "This partnership represents an important opportunity to bring the AI clinical operations experience we have accumulated in global markets into South Korea. We look forward to collaborating with more Korean ecosystem partners to continuously drive the intelligent transformation of clinical trials."
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Taimei Technology and C&R Research Announce Strategic Partnership to Build AI-Powered Clinical Trial Innovation
