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Standard Chartered (official view)

In response to a finews.asia inquiry, Standard Chartered also expressed its respect for freedom of speech while highlighting confidence in its staff. 

«We understand the current social situation and respect our staff’s rights of expression,» a spokesperson said. «We have a robust business continuity plan, and we believe in the professionalism of our staff and trust that they can strike a balance between their own rights, the needs of our customers and operation of the bank.»

HSBC (official view)

«We respect that our employees have their own personal views on political and social matters,» the spokesperson for the bank said. «Our priorities are the safety of our employees and supporting our customers. All our branches are operating as business as usual.»

Sources added that flexible working arrangements were encouraged for the day but a spokesperson did not comment further.