Core Insights - ZA Bank achieved a total revenue of HKD 548 million in 2024, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 52.6% [1] - Net interest income surged by 86% to HKD 489 million, with a net interest margin expanding to 2.41%, outperforming the average of 1.52% for retail banks in Hong Kong [1] - Customer deposits skyrocketed by 66% to HKD 19.4 billion, while loan growth defied market trends with a 5.7% increase, contrasting with an overall market contraction of 2.8% [1] - The net loss narrowed by 42% to HKD 232 million, achieving a monthly profit breakthrough in July 2024, validating the sustainability of its business model [1] User Growth - By the end of 2024, ZA Bank's retail user base exceeded 800,000, covering over 13% of the banking customer population in Hong Kong, achieving in five years what traditional banks took a century to accumulate [2][5] - Innovative deposit products such as "High-Interest Money Pot" and "Lazy Money Pot" have enhanced customer retention, with over half of users setting ZA Bank as their default bank for "Faster Payment" [2] - The bank aims to reach one million users by 2025, emphasizing that this milestone is not just a number but a testament to the sustainability of its platform model [2][5] Strategic Upgrades - In 2025, ZA Bank plans to expand its investment ecosystem, creating a comprehensive investment platform covering funds, US stocks, cryptocurrencies, and Hong Kong stocks, targeting new immigrants and younger demographics [3][6] - The app currently offers over 170 fund products, with fund assets doubling in six months, and the "StockBack" cashback program driving growth in US stock trading [3] - The "Banking for Web3" strategy is ongoing, making ZA Bank the first digital bank in Hong Kong to provide reserve banking services for stablecoin issuers, serving over 100,000 small and micro enterprises and two licensed virtual asset trading platforms [3] Recognition and Awards - ZA Bank has received global recognition, being named the first Hong Kong bank to win the "Rising Star" award by Fortune magazine and recognized as one of Asia's top 15 digital banks [7] - The bank has also won the Hong Kong Annual SME Digital Innovation Award for its fast online corporate account opening service, establishing itself as a leading partner for local SMEs [7] - The ZA Bank app was awarded the 2025 iF Design Award, recognized as the "Oscar" of the design industry, marking it as a standout in digital banking design [7]