HSBC has a credit card "Flip" option, where they will change your existing credit card to another one. If you don't care about your visa platinum card, you can flip it for Live+. You can do it instantly via call or chat with customer care.
BTW, by "statement via email", I meant receive the statement pdf via email. Not email notification of statement generation or statement summary or any other type notification.
If your mom is able to visit the branch, its easier to close the existing account and create a new one. Else you can lure them for high initial funding and they will come to your house.
Translation: Its a crime
They have targets to fulfill, so they will pester you. If RM pesters, tell him verbatim that you can fulfill his target if he fulfills yours. When he asks what's your target, tell him LTF Infinia. At this point he will shut up or say "Saar, LTF Infinia not possible...