Citibank has announced the launch of 30 APIs covering seven categories for Hong Kong on the Citi API Developer Portal. Citibank is the first bank in Hong Kong to make available its APIs for the developer community to build client solutions.

First launched in the US and selected Asian markets in November 2016, the Citi API Developer Portal provides a platform for developers to connect to Citi directly.

“We are pleased to be the first bank in Hong Kong to launch an open API platform”, said Angel Ng, country business manager, Hong Kong, Citibank global consumer banking. “By enabling the fintech community to access our open API architecture, we hope to contribute to the development of a positive incubation environment and a healthy ecosystem to propel the growth of fintech in Hong Kong.”

To mark the availability of the Citi APIs in Hong Kong, Citibank is also launching its Citi HK fintech challenge, the first accelerator programme supporting the Hong Kong Monetary Authority x Cyberport Haccelerator initiative.

Howard Lee, senior executive director, HKMA said, “The HKMA welcomes the launch of the Citi’s API Developer Portal, which aims to foster closer collaboration with fintech firms in developing applications that offer customers a wider choice of financial services.”