HONG KONG, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong should expand the types of listed structured products to maintain the competitiveness as a world-leading listed structured products marketplace, the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) of the Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Hong Kong reaffirm longstanding friendship
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean and Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Singapore and Hong Kong, said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a media statement on Tuesday (Apr 18). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong comes out swinging in 2017; Here are 4 developments that make it a great year for startups and innovation
Location is one of the city’s greatest strengths, with access to half the world’s entire population with a mere five-hour flight As Hong Kong continues to defend its status as one of the world’s premier locations for business in Asia, its government ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland to open third hotel themed exploration, adventure
HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will open its third hotel on April 30, with the theme of exploration and adventure, the park said here Tuesday. Named Disney Explorer Lodge, the 750-room hotel will enable the guests to explore landscapes ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can achieve a lot with Carrie Lam in charge, former finance minister says
Former Hong Kong financial secretary Antony Leung Kam-chung says he has high hopes that the next government can achieve much under a new leader. “I feel hopeful about the new government. I think the government under Ms Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks plunge to one-month low as financial stocks fall on tightened regulations
The Hang Seng Index closed 1.4 per cent or 337.1 points down at 23,924.5, catching up with the losses in the mainland market on Friday and Monday when the Hong Kong market was closed ... that the branch had forged bank notes worth 3 billion yuan (US$ ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch: BOC's Programme Unaffected by Upsize, Rates Notes 'A(EXP)'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) TAIPEI/HONG KONG, April 09 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has today assigned Bank of China Ltd.'s (BOC) proposed long-term notes issued under its medium-term note (MTN) programme an expected Long-Term ... ( read original story ...)
Artist Ai Weiwei says HSBC refused his request to open an account in Hong Kong
Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei says that HSBC has turned down his request to open a bank account in Hong Kong. “I’m in Hong Kong, trying to open an account at HSBC,” wrote Ai on Instagram on Tuesday. “My request was refused due to a ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC: Energising the power sector
One of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is working to develop infrastructure in markets where it operates. HSBC's export and specialised finance team arranges export ... ( read original story ...)
Does Hong Kong’s land sale system need a new lease of life?
It’s a seven-minute walk down the road from the nearest MTR station to reach Hong Kong’s most expensive site since the 1997 handover in the government’s recent land sale. In February the rectangular stretch of land measuring 126,595 sq ft was sold to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong product fair attracts 150,000 visitors
organiser Chinese Manufacturers Association of Hong Kong (CMA) told Business Daily. The event, held between April 13 and April 17 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre, saw the number of participants increase 50,000 compared to last ... ( read original story ...)
11 ways to talk yourself into a new banking job in Hong Kong
How Hong Kong bankers work the room. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/hk-en/214166/10-tips-to-make-recruiters-chase-you-with-brand-new-banking-jobs/ Banks in Hong Kong are in cost control mode – they are trimming bonuses and cutting senior roles. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pay TV broadcaster i-Cable takes ‘important step’ to stay afloat
In the meanwhile, it is business as usual.” i-Cable Communications halted ... which reported losses due to a weak advertising market and fierce competition in Hong Kong. i-Cable sale up in the air as losses mount amid tough Hong Kong TV market The ... ( read original story ...)
A 9,800% Stock Increase Exposes Hong Kong's Billionaires on Paper
a Hong Kong-based finance professor at Beijing’s Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, who was speaking generally. “And now mainlanders are also coming here and using similar tricks or gimmicks to maximize their wealth.” A representative for the ... ( read original story ...)