HSBC opens three international Islamic retail branches in Indonesia

          HSBC Amanah is opening three new Syariah branches in the cities of Bandung, Surabaya and Medan to coincide with its 10th year of operation in Indonesia. The new branches add to HSBC Amanah’s growing network across Indonesia and are the first Islamic retail branches opened by an international bank in the three cities. Mahmoud Abushamma, Head of HSBC Amanah Syariah, and Rusli Sutanto, Head of Personal Banking for HSBC Indonesia, symbolically officiated the opening of the new branches in Jakarta.
          Mahmoud Abushamma, Head of HSBC Amanah Syariah, said: “HSBC Amanah is celebrating its 10th anniversary of operating in global Islamic financial services. With an international team of dedicated professionals, we provide the highest service standards and competitive Islamic products. With the same spirit as when we first opened, we are proud to be bringing leadership and commitment to Indonesia by expanding our Amanah branch network to Bandung, Surabaya and Medan. Expanding our reach enhances our position as a leading provider of Islamic financial services in Indonesia.”
          Rusli Sutanto, Head of Personal Banking for HSBC Indonesia, said: “Our retail banking service is driven by customer needs and we recognise that customers demand more product choices and greater flexibility in their day-to-day banking. HSBC Amanah’s range of Islamic personal banking services and products reflects our commitment to providing greater choice and access to our customers.”