HONG KONG (S&P Global Ratings) Nov. 27, 2017--S&P Global Ratings today affirmed its 'AA-' long-term issuer credit rating on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. (HSBC Asia Pacific). The outlook is stable. At the same time, we affirmed our 'A-1 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to consider active exchange-traded funds
They are finding ways to stay true to their active investment philosophy, but leverage the ETF wrapper to access a new distribution channel,” said Chris Pigott, the head of Hong Kong ETF services at US private bank Brown Brothers Harriman. Globally ... ( read original story ...)
Ousted Hong Kong lawmakers ordered to pay hefty expense bills
"This is raw political persecution," said Law, 24, who was jailed in August on an unlawful assembly charge linked to Hong Kong's pro-democracy "Occupy" protests in 2014, but who is out on bail pending an appeal. "It's preposterous," Law added at a news ... ( read original story ...)
Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class, Singapore – Hong Kong
After visiting the new Cathay Pacific lounge in Singapore’s brand spanking new terminal 4 it was off to Hong Kong. Cathay offers 8 flights a day non-stop to Hong Kong from Singapore and they also fly daily to Bangkok. I was on their third flight of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares shrug off robust China industrial profits
Hong Kong shares closed lower on Monday, as investors largely shrugged off data showing profits at China's industrial firms continued to grow at a robust pace last month despite a slight cooling from a sizzling September. At close of trade, the Hang Seng ... ( read original story ...)
Cross-border pupils see less intense Hong Kong primary school competition near mainland China
Competition for a seat at Hong Kong’s primary schools located near the mainland has eased slightly this year after Shenzhen relaxed admission policies for cross-border pupils. School principals said they were receiving fewer applications from mainland ... ( read original story ...)
HONG KONG PRESS: News Headlines On Monday, November 27
An explosion killed two people and injured at least 30 others as it knocked down buildings and left streets littered with damaged cars and debris in a port city south of Shanghai, the government and news reports said. The early Sunday morning explosion ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police free mainland Chinese businesswoman held by gang for HK$4 million ransom
The 54-year-old woman from Fujian province arrived in the city on Wednesday. On Friday her relatives contacted Hong Kong police to say the kidnappers had called them demanding HK$4 million for her release. After an investigation, police raided a flat in ... ( read original story ...)
Monet’s glasses sold for over $50,000 in Hong Kong
A collection of French artist Claude Monet's personal belongings, including a pair of round-rimmed wire spectacles, have fetched almost $11 million at an auction in Hong Kong, Christie's said. The dainty glasses, made from gold-coloured metal, went to an ... ( read original story ...)
Ormsby wins in Hong Kong as Cabrera-Bello suffers heartbreak again
The event's star names, Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia, ended on seven-under and five-under respectively after failing to shine on the short but challenging Hong Kong Golf Club course. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. ( read original story ...)
PV Sindhu’s gallant fight ends in agony in Hong Kong Open
KOWLOON: PV Sindhu's gallant fight ended in agony as she suffered a second successive loss to world no. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei at the summit clash of the $400,000 Hong Kong Super Series ... Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s House Prices Could Soar Another 10% Next Year
In a sign that mortgage wars between banks are raging even amid the prospect of rising interest rates, HSBC Holdings Plc is offering to match low rates from rival lenders. Hong Kong’s largest mortgage lender is offering some clients a rate of Hibor plus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property developer offers free Teslas with luxury flats
A Hong Kong property developer is offering free Teslas to those who sign up to buy their luxury flats. K&K Property has announced that it will bestow the first five bidders for their four-bedroom apartments with either HK$500,000 (£48,179) cashback or ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Rally Isn’t Done Yet, Technically Speaking: Gadfly
The 89-year-old should be prepared to hand out the cash. Sure, Hong Kong’s benchmark gauge closed above 30,000 on only one day last week, with the market being dragged down on Thursday by the worst stock rout in mainland China since June 2016. ( read original story ...)