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The case is based on WeLab Bank (WLB), a virtual bank in Hong Kong, and can be assumed to be set at the time of its writing in mid-2021. WLB has launched its operations in Hong Kong and introduced its initial retail banking products, with additional products to be launched soon or in the pipeline. As one of eight virtual banks in Hong Kong, a market with a very mature banking sector and extensive financial service offerings, WLB is focused on democratizing financial services in Hong Kong. For many people in Hong Kong, managing their personal finances can be a daunting task. In addition to managing their daily expenses, it can be a challenge to sort through various savings and investment products and identify the ones that can best help them reach their long-term financial goals. Hong Kong also has the most expensive property market in the world, so making a wise property investment, either as a primary residence or as a rental property also requires considerable due diligence. Yet many Hong Kong people feel they do not have access to sufficient financial advice to be able to make informed decisions, whether investing in property, selecting savings or investment products or managing their daily finances. For high net-worth individuals in Hong Kong, however, the situation is different as large deposit holdings at a local bank, for example, provides one with access to professional financial advice. Recognizing this discrepancy in financial services locally, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the defacto central bank in Hong Kong, was hopeful that the virtual banks could leverage their technology resources to provide Hong Kong people of all income brackets with improved access to financial tools to more effectively manage their personal finances. For Ms. Janice Chung, WeLab Bank's Manager for Growth Operations and Strategy, the key challenge was identifying the products and services delivered via digital channels that would best meet the needs of Hong Kong