Hong Kong's de-facto central bank lowered on Thursday its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.0%, in line with a cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, but major lenders declined to pass on the ...
Ant International and HSBC Test New Cross-Border Payments Solution Using Tokenised Deposits on Swift’s Network and Powered by ISO 20022
Ant International, HSBC and Swift today have completed a successful Proof of Concept (POC) for the cross-border transfer of tokenised deposits using ISO 20022 standards. The initiative leverages Swift ...
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Despite digitalisation, life insurance claims roles are still hard to fill. The Hong Kong insurance sector’s hiring momentum was pegged stronger than that of the banking sector this 2026, according to ...
Hong Kong’s financial hub gets a gold star for governance, red flag on readiness
Hong Kong has been ranked the world’s No 4 financial hub in a new NYU Abu Dhabi index, but trails rivals on growth and innovation.
Hong Kong’s IPO juggernaut projected to raise up to US$45 billion in 2026: KPMG
It will be a pivotal year for hi-tech listings, which will help cement Hong Kong’s place at the top of global markets, auditing firm says.
HSBC Premier in collaboration with trusted specialists lead the way in strengthening Hong Kong’s ecosystem to position the city as a global education hub
Hong Kong is solidifying its reputation as a global education hub for affluent families worldwide, while HSBC Premier strengthens its value proposition by working with trusted specialists to deliver e ...
HSBC board to meet, China’s role in Hong Kong a factor in HQ debate
HONG KONG (Reuters) - HSBC's board meets on Wednesday to consider moving headquarters to Hong Kong, and concerns about China's increasing influence over the financial hub and its independent status ...
Hong Kong Opens Consultation on New Crypto Tax Reporting Rules
Hong Kong begins consultation on revised CARF and CRS rules to expand cross-border crypto tax reporting rules.
HashKey Seeks $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO While Racing Against Its Cash Burn Rate
HashKey's prospectus highlights surging institutional volume, expanding staking and tokenization pipelines and more than 1.44 million users, while losses and a US$5.2 million monthly burn rate loom ...
HashKey crypto exchange opens Hong Kong IPO subscription, targets $215M
HashKey Group, operator of one of Hong Kong’s licensed crypto exchanges, has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of an expected listing next week. HashKey is seeking to ...
Hong Kong eyes international info sharing on crypto assets to combat tax fraud, evasion
Compliance with OECD framework is of ‘paramount importance’ to maintain Hong Kong’s reputation as a finance hub, secretary says.
Hong Kong’s financial hub gets a gold star for governance, but a red flag on readiness
Hong Kong has been ranked the world's No 4 financial hub in a new NYU Abu Dhabi index, but trails rivals on growth and innovation Hong Kong boasts the strongest institutional environment of any major ...
Hong Kong launches HKEX Tech 100 Index in pivot towards innovation-driven growth
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has launched its first equity index tracking Hong Kong-listed technology companies, underscoring the city's ongoing shift from a market long dominated by property and ...
Crypto exchange HashKey seeks up to US$215 million from Hong Kong IPO
[HONG KONG] HashKey Holdings, operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange, is seeking to raise as much as HK$1.67 billion (S$279 million) through an initial public offering (IPO).