Granting of banking licence to Pictet & Cie (Europe) S.A.
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced today (April 18) that the Monetary Authority has granted a banking licence to Pictet & Cie (Europe) S.A. (PCESA) under the Banking Ordinance. The granting of this banking licence took effect on April 18, 2012.
PCESA is incorporated in Luxembourg. It is a banking subsidiary of Pictet & Cie.
After the granting of a banking licence to PCESA, the number of licensed banks in Hong Kong has increased to 154.
Ends/Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:30
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