HSBC Amanah has launched HSBC Amanah Premier, a cross-border Islamic banking and wealth management service, aimed at mobile, affluent consumers, reported AME Info. HSBC Amanah Premier will be available in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Malaysia and Indonesia.
HSBC Amanah Premier offers customers a host of services such as, one globally accessible number 1-908-PREMIER for emergency assistance, ability to pre-open overseas Shariah compliant accounts in six countries and transfer credit history.
The service allows free fund transfers between accounts via HSBC Amanah’s online service and offers Islamic wealth management and financial planning advice, including access to a range of HSBC Amanah Investment and Takaful (protection) products.
Mukhtar Hussain, global CEO of HSBC Amanah, said: “HSBC Premier has struck a chord with customers around the world over three million have discovered the benefits in just three years. Amanah Premier is the next logical step for HSBC. It brings a Shariah compliant service to a proven demand from affluent customers.
“Though many consumers with a preference for Islamic banking live in Muslim markets like UAE, Malaysia or Saudi Arabia, where HSBC Amanah has significant operations, these individuals are increasingly internationally mobile and demand a banking service that can support this lifestyle. We believe HSBC Amanah Premier is that service.”
