Bank in cashless app deal

BOC Hong Kong (2388) has joined with Tencent's (0700) Wechat Pay HK to offer users a safe and speedy cashless payment experience. Customers of BOCHK can now link their bank accounts to Wechat accounts, and set up daily transaction limits up to as much as ... ( read original story ...)

Joint financial probe good for reputation of Hong Kong

Law enforcement tends to be more effective when agencies pool their resources and cooperate. Such collaboration is usually prompted by offences involving cross-border activity and money laundering such as terrorism and drug trafficking. But it is relevant ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures

A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures and other cryptocurrency-related investment products. Released by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong on Dec. 11, the circular states that only licensed ... ( read original story ...)

Techs, financials help Hong Kong shares rise for third day

HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Hong Kong shares rose for a third day, helped by an extended rebound in technology companies and gains in financial heavyweights amid expectations that U.S. interest rates are poised to rise. The Hang Seng Index added 1.1% at ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks rally, aided by services and financial firms

Dec 13 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Wednesday, underpinned by services and financial firms. ** At close of trade, the Hang Seng index was up 428.22 points or 1.49 percent at 29,222.10. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index rose 1.83 percent to ... ( read original story ...)