St. George’s Cricket Club’s President Neil Paynter, announced the return of HSBC Bermuda (HSBC) as lead sponsor of the 2021 Cup Match Classic.
Paynter said, “We have had a long and successful history with HSBC and Cup Match and are excited to be able to partner again with the bank this year. The Club are particularly grateful for all that the bank’s sponsorship enables us to be able to provide to the local community.
“It is a fantastic event and on behalf of the Club I extend my sincere thanks to HSBC for once again sponsoring us as we strive to bring the Cup back ‘home’ to St. George’s.”
Steve Banner, HSBC Bermuda CEO said, “This will be HSBC’s 14th year as the lead sponsor of this exciting competition. At HSBC we are delighted to be able to once again support the respective efforts of the St. George’s and Somerset Cricket Clubs.
“At HSBC we are proud to support the Island’s largest sporting event and we look forward to celebrating its return with colleagues, customers, and the whole community.”
Head of Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC Tanya Bule said, “In the lead, up to the two-day event our employees will be busy with a number of community-focused, Cup Match related activities.
A spokesperson said, “Once again Bermuda residents will see the return of the Cup Match Annual Motorcade which will include HSBC employees traveling the length of the Island starting from both St George’s and Somerset and providing giveaways to the public along the journey.
“The free gifts will include the ever-popular HSBC car flags, in team colors. The Motorcade will take place from 12 noon – 2 pm on Monday, July 26th, 2021 from Somerset to Hamilton, and 12 noon – 2 pm from St. Georges to Hamilton, on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021. The Harbourview branch will host more giveaways on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021. For more information please see www.HSBC.bm for the schedule of branch activities.
Bule concluded, “No matter whether you plan to be at the game or spend your holiday elsewhere, on behalf of all us at HSBC, I wish you and your families the very best Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day holidays and Cup Match event – and as always, ‘May the Best Team Win!’
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