The privatisation will lead to synergies, save costs and improve efficiency in terms of personnel and systems, Everbright’s Kenny Ng says.

HSBC offers to buy subsidiary Hang Seng Bank’s shares for HK$155 each, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.

HSBC said it has asked the board of Hang Seng Bank to put forward a privatization proposal to shareholders via a scheme of arrangement under Hong Kong’s Companies Ordinance.