BOC Hong Kong Ltd. (BHKLY) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings ...
Hong Kong watchdog penalises three banks for anti-money laundering violations
The disciplinary actions arise from the HKMA's investigations into the banks' compliance systems and controls related to the AMLO.
Hong Kong builder Lai Sun seeks more bank support to refinance US$446 million loan
Existing loan maturing on October 5 is backed by its Cheung Sha Wan Plaza office tower and shopping centre in Kowloon.
China, Hong Kong stocks power ahead as eased trade tensions fuel rally
US and Chinese officials will meet in Stockholm next week to discuss an extension to the deadline for negotiating a trade deal.
Morgan Stanley managing director spends $18.8M on two Hong Kong luxury flats
David Wraight, managing director at investment bank Morgan Stanley, has acquired two luxury flats in southern Hong Kong for HK$147.3 million (US$18.8 million).
Hong Kong court backs transgender person’s right to use toilets that match chosen gender identity
A Hong Kong court ruled on Wednesday in favour of a transgender person who challenged laws that criminalise them for going into public toilets that align with their chosen gender identity.
Hong Kong judge rules in favor of transgender bathroom access
A Hong Kong judge has ruled in favor of transgender people’s rights to access public toilets matching their gender identity.
Hong Kong teen arrested for allegedly scrawling seditious words in toilet
City’s national security police charge 18-year-old with one count of doing an act with ‘seditious intention’ and three counts of criminal damage.
McKinsey bars China practice from generative AI work amid geopolitical tensions
Consulting firm’s move follows scrutiny from Washington over US companies’ involvement in sensitive Chinese sectors ...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority imposes $8500,000 on IOB’s Hong Kong branch for insufficient AML controls
HKMA fines Indian Overseas Bank's Hong Kong branch HK$850,000 for AML/CFT violations, mandates review and remedial plan.
The IPO Crown Has Returned to Hong Kong, But How Will Global Firms Compete With the New Cowboys in Town?
Hong Kong’s economy is finally seeing some signs of life, but the competition for legal work in the city has changed. New entrants are breaking in with a different offering, and Chinese firms are now ...
AniTech offers AI kit to tackle depression and suicides in Hong Kong
Existing government efforts are not sufficient to find ‘hidden patients’, such as those with mild symptoms, co-founder says.
Regulatory changes have built momentum in Hong Kong IPOs
A wave of reforms is driving growth in IPO listings in Hong Kong, with experts including Deloitte China’s Edward Au bullish on further growth through the rest of the year.
IPOs surge 35% in H1 despite policy shifts, market volatility: EY
Global capital markets this year are apparently adapting to political and geopolitical shocks, improving the outlook for IPOs, EY said.