Household HSBC Watch

It has been ten years since consumer advocates started Household - HSBC Watch. Sometimes we wonder where the years went. Ten years ago we started a single web page on a free server. Now we have over 3000 visitors every day. Part of the traffic obviously is a result of the […]

KUALA LUMPUR: HSBC Bank (M) Bhd aims to have one million of its credit cards in circulation in Malaysia by the year’s end. Currently, it has more than 950,000 credit cards in circulation. The bank’s head of cards, Linda Yip, said the new campaign would offer promotions and discounts, and a contest for users. […]

Marks & Spencer has warned that, because of poor Christmas trading, its annual profits would fall at least £50 million short of forecasts. HSBC announced that HSBC Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of HSBC would manage credit card operations for the troubled retailer. U.S. consumer advocacy organization Household - HSBC Watch said many […]

Applying for a Loan?–Start by Ordering Your Credit Report
If you are considering applying for a loan, ordering a copy of your credit report may well be the best place to start. Why? Because it?s also the first thing a potential creditor will be looking at, and even if you pay your bills on time, […]

In much the same way that a resume displays your work experience to a prospective employer, a credit report provides prospective creditors (and in some cases employers and insurers too) with a detailed picture of your credit history. And like a resume, your credit report can influence whether you will receive what you are applying […]