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Standard Chartered named as Hong Kong Disneyland's Official Bank sponsor
(HONG KONG, July 4, 2005) - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited is proud to announce its role as Official Bank sponsor of Hong Kong Disneyland. The two organizations have signed an agreement for Standard Chartered to take a leading role in providing various banking services for Hong Kong Disneyland, including the exclusive provision of ATMs throughout the park.
Under the agreement, Standard Chartered will be building on a fruitful relationship with Hong Kong Disneyland, which began in 1999 when Disney first made the decision to build a magical theme park in Hong Kong.
Speaking today at a press conference, Standard Chartered CEO Peter Sullivan said, "We are absolutely delighted to have been chosen as Hong Kong Disneyland's premier banking services company. We have a long history with Disney and we are proud to support them in establishing their business in Hong Kong.
"We hope Hong Kong Disneyland will have every success here in Hong Kong and we are proud to be supporting the theme park a fun world for Hong Kong residents and visitors from all over the world."
Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director, Don Robinson said, "Hong Kong Disneyland is proud to be associated with Standard Chartered Bank as we count down to the grand opening on September 12. Our agreement signifies the strengthening of an existing relationship between the two companies that both share an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
"When Hong Kong Disneyland opens, it will offer a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment experience with something fun and exciting for the entire family. I'd like to thank Standard Chartered Bank for being a part of this magic and welcome them as our Official Bank Sponsor."
Standard Chartered has had a long relationship with Disney PLC. Since 1970s, Standard Chartered has offered a number of Disney-themed financial products including the Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse passbooks and piggy banks targeting young customers to help children enjoy and understand banking.
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About Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hong Kong Disneyland project was announced in 1999 as a venture between The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong SAR Government. With the completion of reclamation for Hong Kong Disneyland Phase I by the Hong Kong SAR Government, theme park and resort construction began in January 2003, with the project now scheduled to open on 12th September, 2005. At opening day, Hong Kong Disneyland will comprise a theme park and two Disney-themed hotels.
The Phase I build-out includes a projected 10 million annual visitor Disneyland-style theme park, 2,100 hotel rooms, and an area for retail, dining and entertainment. The project is estimated to create 18,000 new jobs at opening (both Disney and other employment) growing to 36,000 once the first park reaches build-out. The Hong Kong SAR Government estimated that the first phase of the project will generate a present economic value of HK$148 billion (US$19 billion) in benefits to Hong Kong over a 40-year period.
To book a magical vacation at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel, please contact:
Hong Kong Disneyland Reservation Center
Telephone: 852-1830-830
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm (Hong Kong time), 7-days a week
About SCB
Standard Chartered - leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the SAR's three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.
Standard Chartered PLC is publicly listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Standard Chartered employs 38,000 people in over 950 offices in more than 50 countries, providing a wide range of Consumer and Wholesale Banking products and services. Well-established in growth markets, Standard Chartered combines deep local knowledge with global capability and aims to be the right partner for its customers. Standard Chartered is trusted across its network for its standard of governance and its commitment to making a difference in the communities in which it operates.
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