Renowned South Korean League of Legends esports team, T1, has forged a partnership with HSBC, a globally recognized financial services company.

This collaboration, known as the T1 HSBC partnership, marks the beginning of an exciting venture.

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In particular, HSBC’s premium banking service, HSBC One, has announced the launch of a fan party named “League of One” in Hong Kong, launching in September 2024.

Leading up to this event, fans can participate in a lucky draw for an opportunity to meet the esports team in person.

T1 HSBC partnership launches League of One party in Hong Kong

Esports legend and T1 mid laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, accompanied by the rest of the T1 player roster, is making their first visit to Hong Kong in September.

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Anyone who takes the simple steps to register successfully as a first-time HSBC One customer has the opportunity to enter the lucky draw.

Winners receive exclusive free party tickets to meet T1 and bond with the world champions in person.

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Registering as an HSBC One customer unlocks rewards valued at approximately US$600 (HK$4,588).

The world-class LoL esports team T1 is coming to Hong Kong for the first time and will have an exclusive meeting with HSBC One customers at the HSBC One x T1 League of One party. We look forward to exchanging esports experience with everyone.
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Additionally, new cardholders who apply for an HSBC credit card or open an investment account during the promotional period stand a chance to earn even more exclusive tickets to the League of One party.

“HSBC One is thrilled to announce our collaboration with T1 and Faker and celebrate the
ability and resilience to go beyond the convention,” said Brian Hui, managing director and head of customer propositions and marketing, wealth and personal banking of Hong Kong, HSBC.

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“HSBC One customers have the exclusive opportunity to meet T1 and Faker in person (in Hong Kong) and gain insights from their success stories. This collaboration exemplifies how the bank combines its accessible and innovative services with beyond banking experiences for its customers.”

Hong Kong is often referred to as “Asia’s World City” due to its unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures, vibrant economy, and status as a global financial hub.

As one of the world’s most densely populated cities, Hong Kong serves as a gateway between East and West, attracting businesses, tourists, and expatriates from around the globe.

 T1 Faker will also meet Hong Kong fans in person for the first time at the HSBC One x T1 League of One party in September. It will be a surefire talk of the town!
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For more information on how to participate in T1 and HSBC’s League of One party, visit the latter’s website.

Alongside T1 and HSBC’s League of One event, HSBC One is introducing a lineup of esports activities and promotional events.

These offerings include exclusive visits to T1’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, personalized gameplay coaching sessions led by professional trainers, and access to limited edition HSBC One x T1 collaboration merchandise.

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HSBC, originally known as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. It was founded in 1865 in British Hong Kong, which is now the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. HSBC’s founders established the bank to finance trade between Europe and Asia.

As of September 30, 2023, HSBC stands as one of the globe’s foremost banking and financial services entities, boasting assets totaling US$3,021 billion.

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