Coronavirus restrictions and high cost of living make young professionals think twice about staying in Hong Kong Experts say talent may choose to go to countries that have completely opened up to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader’s policy address is a promising start, but the city needs a transformative vision
Chief Executive John Lee's first policy address showed the government understands its mission: bring back global talent, diversify the economy and cut policy inaction But what is still missing is a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong employees can expect a pay rise of 3.6% next year
Business performance, pay adjustments offered by competitors/other companies in the market, and employees’ individual performance are three major factors that companies took into account in pay ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong audit regulator is working with Ministry of Finance on ways to fast track access to mainland audit papers
Hong Kong's audit regulator received papers last month after making requests to mainland authorities in September last year Chairman of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council said current ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX mulls looser tech listing rules to revive IPO market
Faltering profits and competition from Singapore have pushed the bourse to tailor bespoke rules for non-profitable tech companies ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Hong Kong breaks boundaries by repositioning brand image
Moving forward, HSBC will continue to personalise the customer experience by putting more resources into marketing technology and data analytics. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial summit 2022
Organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Global Financial Leaders’ Forum on November 1 to 3 will be attended by 30 chief executives of global banks and funds, including Blackstone, Goldman ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s big talent hunt: John Lee offers refund of hefty property tax to non-locals who stay
Top talent from mainland China and overseas who move to Hong Kong, buy homes and put down roots will get a refund on a hefty chunk of property tax many have criticised as unfair. Outlining plans to ... ( read original story ...)
As Xi Jinping tightens his grip on China, fear chills free speech in Hong Kong
There's little room for free speech when "you could be arrested and could be put in jail, maybe for a year or two years, with no trial." ... ( read original story ...)
Currency/China ADR Weakness As Hong Kong Sees Massive Buying From Mainland Investors
BEKE’s 1-year average volume is almost 14mm shares, so this was a significant sale leading to speculation that an asset manager was forced to sell or have redemptions leading to potential future sales ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping’s rise leaves Hong Kong mired in fear of blurry “red lines”
There's little room for free speech when "you could be arrested and could be put in jail, maybe for a year or two years, with no trial." ... ( read original story ...)
Qualifications for share of HK$30 billion Hong Kong investment pot outlined by finance chief
Candidates for the cash will be evaluated in areas such as capital investment, job creation, investment returns and strategic importance to city Time to break free of 'traditional thinking' and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader sets target for family offices, lends support for IPO reform, green finance to fend off challenge from Singapore
Chief Executive John Lee unveiled a wide range of measures to strengthen the city’s role as an international finance centre, after Singapore usurped Hong Kong in a global ranking published last month. ( read original story ...)
Yacht linked to sanctioned Russian tycoon leaves Hong Kong
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov left Hong Kong for South Africa on Thursday, nearly two weeks after the U.S. accused the city of operating as a safe haven for ... ( read original story ...)