By submitting for approval, we will be performing the preliminary verification and credit checks. To do so, we will be obtaining credit and relevant information on you from other parties (internal / external sources), including but not limited to credit reference agencies. Your submission of this application will be deemed as your consent for us to perform such checks. Further, we will treat the information provided in this application as correct and complete, as such you are advised to verify the information before submitting.

Please be advised that your information, as provided herein, may also be disclosed to the following parties:

(a) any other HSBC Group members; and

(b) such third parties, including but not limited to our service providers and outsourced agents, regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, as we deem fit; for the purposes of processing this application, record keeping, demographical analysis, fraud prevention and such other purposes as may arise from time to time.