Two Hong Kong police officers and a businessman on Monday denied conspiring to obtain and divulge confidential details of a murder investigation in exchange for up to HK$600,000. The District Court heard that neither of the officers were involved in the ... ( read original story ...)
Razer seeks US$550 million in Hong Kong IPO, with an eye on the world’s largest game market
Razer, the equipment maker for computer gamers, backed by Intel and Hong Kong’s wealthiest man Li Ka-shing, has launched an initial public offering in the city, aiming to raise up to raise HK$4.3 billion (US$550 million) to fund its acquisitions and ... ( read original story ...)
Asia pivot helps HSBC post jump in profit
"Our international network continued to deliver strong growth ... and our pivot to Asia is driving higher returns and lending growth, particularly in Hong Kong," HSBC Group Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in the statement. HSBC saw return on equity ... ( read original story ...)
Rising costs tarnish HSBC’s Asia-driven profit growth
HONG KONG (Reuters) - HSBC reported rising costs on Monday, sending its shares one percent lower and taking the shine off a better-than-expected quarterly profit driven by the Asian business that the bank has put at the heart of its growth plans. ( read original story ...)
HSBC revenue growth beats expectations
particularly in Hong Kong”. HSBC had previously been struggling to generate revenue growth. However, analysts said the bank’s adjusted quarterly operating costs of $7.8bn for the third quarter were higher than expected, which the bank blamed on ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC just reported a 448 percent jump in pre-tax profit
"Our global network continued to deliver strong growth ... and our pivot to Asia is driving higher returns and lending growth, particularly in Hong Kong", HSBC Group Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in the statement. HSBC earlier this month chose ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s ‘pivot to Asia’ boosts profits
HSBC headquarters is seen at the financial Central district in Hong Kong, China September 6, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip Third quarter pre-tax profit up over 400% to $4.6 billion. HSBC boosted by expansion in Asia. HONG KONG, Oct 30 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Asia pivot helps HSBC post jump in Q3 pretax profit
Common equity tier 1 ratio at 14.6 pct at end-Sept * CEO says pivot to Asia driving higher returns (Adds details on Asia business, operating expenses, context, stock price) HONG KONG, Oct 30 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday signalled its pivot to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC spurred to huge profits from insurance arm
"Our worldwide network continued to deliver strong growth ... and our pivot to Asia is driving higher returns and lending growth, particularly in Hong Kong", HSBC Group Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in the statement. Saudis to allow women into ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC profits up five-fold in third quarter
Quarterly revenue rose 36.4% on-year to $12.98 billion. HSBC highlighted strong performance from its worldwide network and good contributions from its Hong Kong and Asia businesses. Asia account for 87% of HSBC's pre-tax profit as it boosted growth in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s competitiveness fades with record home prices, while New York keeps its allure
The highest-placed Chinese city is Shenzhen at sixth spot, while Hong Kong’s ranking fell six places to 12th, undermined by its record property prices. The UN-CASS survey, using a broader measure than conventional business competitiveness studies ... ( read original story ...)
Gaming firm Razer to launch up to $750m HK IPO
Hong Kong initial public offering, IFR reported on Friday, citing people close to the deal. The company, which is based in Singapore and the United States, will offer shares in an indicative range of HK$2.93 to HK$4.00 each, added IFR, a Thomson Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based start-up launches mobile charging solution for smartphone users (with photos)
Hong Kong-based Internet of Things (IoT) start-up MobiJuce today (October 30) launched one of the first app-based power bank rental services in Hong Kong, which allows smartphone users to rent a power bank and return it to a different location. The Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong universities a new battleground in independence debate
When a handful of students decided to express an opinion on a university campus bulletin board in Hong Kong, they never imagined the backlash that would follow. What began with a few posters emblazoned with a radical idea, that Hong Kong should split with ... ( read original story ...)