Now on their second week, massive protests in Hong Kong continued to pressure its leaders to step down and revoke a contentious extradition bill – which might lead to a significant number of expats ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Marketing Chief Suresh Balaji To Chair 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Jury
(MENAFN - The Holmes Report) HONG KONG — HSBC's regional head of marketing will serve as the first ever jury chair for the Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards , taking place in Singapore on 12 September. ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong leader Lam to speak at news conference
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam plans a news conference Tuesday afternoon following massive protests against an extradition bill and calls for her to resign. Lam has become the focus of derision by many ... ( read original story ...)
6,000 apply for Mortgage Corp annuity plan
Edmond Lau Ying-pan, executive director and chief executive of HKMC Annuity, wholly-owned by The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation, said more than 6,000 applications have been received for the annuity ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s interbank lending rate soars to 10-year high
Still, analysts said that higher funding costs could add further pressure on Hong Kong’s economy, where growth slowed to 0.6 per year on year in the first quarter. The majority of mortgages in the ... ( read original story ...)
Mortgage arrears rate at highest rate since GFC, says Reserve Bank mogaznewsen
The murder that triggered the Hong Kong protests mogaznewsen - Tuesday 18th June 2019 01:59 AM From the Archives, 1985: Four police shot in Melbourne manhunt mogaznewsen - Tuesday 18th June 2019 01:59 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s housing market doomed to retreat as trade war deepens, says Credit Suisse
In Hong Kong, retail sales fell 4.5 per cent in April, reflecting the third straight month of decline. Meanwhile, Hibor has risen to 2 per cent, compared to an average of 0.5 per cent in the past 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Love of Property Not Dimmed by Massive Protests
Even some of the biggest protests in Hong Kong’s history can’t damp the city’s love of property. While an estimated 2 million people -- more than a quarter of the population -- took to the streets ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests fade as activists mull next steps
Late Monday, Hong Kong's police commissioner, Stephen Lo Wai-chung, held a news conference where he sought to defuse anger over aggressive police tactics during protests last week. He said only five ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s extradition turmoil won’t dampen the property market greatly – but China’s economy might
As a keen observer of global markets, I have learned not to be dismissive of political risks, especially those that are downplayed by investors yet have the potential to affect sentiment significantly ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba proposes share split ahead of reported $20B Hong Kong IPO
Alibaba is being heavily linked with a public listing in Hong Kong, which could reportedly happen in Q3 and raise up to $20 billion. The firm is keeping quiet on those rumors, but it did let slip ... ( read original story ...)
Sweden provides a cautionary digital tale for HSBC
HONG KONG, June 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - HSBC , should brush up on modern Swedish financial history. A batch of online banking licences in Hong Kong opens the $166 billionUK-based lender to new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opposition movement largely without leaders
HONG KONG — The largely youth-driven movement of black-clad protesters challenging Hong Kong's government over an unpopular extradition bill is a coalition operating without a clear leadership ... ( read original story ...)
AngelHub Founder Karen Contet Farzem: Hong Kong’s Startup Community is One of the Fastest Growing Ecosystems in the World
Hong Kong’s First Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Platform. In April of this year, AngelHub became the first investment crowdfunding platform to receive a license from a Securities and Futures ... ( read original story ...)