Hong Leong Bank Offers "FD Sweet Deal" For Senior Savers

In today's inflationary environment where food, electricity and fuel costs are rising, consumers are seeking better returns for their deposits to copewith the higher living costs. Hong Leong Bank (HLB) is dynamic in responding to customers' needs and has launched a special FD plan, aptly called '24months FD Sweet Deal' for senior savers aged 55 years and above.

"One of Hong Leong Bank's biggest competitive-edge is our commitment to meet our customers' needs. Our financial solutions are geared towards providinggreater value, greater convenience and greater returns for our customers", said Ms Moey Tan, HLB's Chief Operating Officer, Personal Financial Services.

Under this FD Sweet Deal, customers will enjoy a preferred FD rate of 3.85% p.a. for the first 15 months, and 4.00% p.a. for the next 9 months on renewal.Interest for the FD may be paid monthly and credited into the customer's savings or current account for added liquidity. On top of that, customers who makeat least RM50, 000 placement into this FD Sweet Deal will be given a premium gift.

Enquiries may be made at any Hong Leong Bank Branch or call 1 800 38 8888(during office hours). Promotion ends 30 November 2008.

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Press Release - 06/10/2008