A ‘Hidden Champion’ in Hong Kong’s banking sector : the case of Hang Seng Bank

Pauline WONG; Po Keung IP; Bradley R. BARNES; Paul A. WHITLA

doi:10.1080/13602381.2024.2423232

A ‘Hidden Champion’ in Hong Kong’s banking sector : the case of Hang Seng Bank

Pauline WONG
, Po Keung IP
, Bradley R. BARNES^*
, Paul A. WHITLA

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Marketing and International Business

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Abstract

The study advances research by Simon, examining to what extent certain ‘Hidden Champion’ characteristics could be useful for explaining how a relatively small player can compete in a crowded Hong Kong banking sector. A case is presented based on secondary data and a series of in-depth interviews. The study reveals the bank shares many of the core values of ‘hidden champions’, including active leadership and the role the founders play in the bank’s capacity as a relatively small player to compete. Its ability to carve out a niche in this market and provide added value allows the bank to succeed.

Original language	English
Number of pages	23
Journal	Asia Pacific Business Review
Early online date	4 Nov 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13602381.2024.2423232
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 4 Nov 2024

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dynamic capabilities
Hidden Champions
RBV

UN SDGs

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A ‘Hidden Champion’ in Hong Kong’s banking sector : the case of Hang Seng Bank

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