Chief Executive John Lee said the number of business representatives joining a major banking summit in Hong Kong was “within the expectation” of the government despite several bankers announcing their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is ‘Asia’s sustainable finance centre’, thanks to green bond growth and carbon-credit trading, bankers say
With rapid growth in the issuance of green bonds and a new carbon-credit trading platform, Hong Kong can play a pivotal role in the journey towards net zero, experts said ahead of a key summit this ... ( read original story ...)
Struggling Hong Kong seeks comeback with bank summit, rugby
The financial centre is hoping to convince the world it is back in business after nearly three years of pandemic curbs. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong builds new springboard to top global IPO league with Saudi Aramco approach, tech listing reforms
Executives in Hong Kong are seeking to return Hong Kong to the top of the global IPO league. Getting Saudi Aramco would be a coup, while easier rules for cutting-edge tech firms could be next ... ( read original story ...)
AustAsia passes HKEX listing hearing for trimmed IPO
Indonesian milk company AustAsia has got permission from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for its public float, cutting its offering from an initial target of $100m to roughly $50m-$70m due to difficult ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is ready to resume its ‘Super Connector’ role between China and the world, now that Covid-19 rules are easing
Hong Kong has described itself as the “super-connector” between China and the world under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the GBA plan and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). ( read original story ...)
Alibaba, Meituan, Nio Jump: Hang Seng Looks Past Weak China Factory Data To Focus On Fed Policy
Hong Kong shares opened in the green on Monday, with the benchmark Hang Seng rising 0.63%, as investors and traders shrugged off a contraction in China’s factory activity while focussing more on the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of China HK joins pilot programme to trial use of digital currencies
BOCHK has completed real-value cross border trade of central bank digital currencies. Bank of China (Hong Kong) or BOCHK is one of the first batch of banks participating in the Project mBridge pilot ... ( read original story ...)
Dim sum bonds, yuan shares strengthen Hong Kong’s role as biggest offshore trading hub for Chinese currency, bankers say
'Hong Kong plays a key role in capitalising on the China opportunities,' says Standard Chartered CEO ahead of key financial summit in Hong Kong Growth of yuan business in Hong Kong is down to its ... ( read original story ...)
Coach braces for HK
The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s players have not had much down-time following the Rugby World Cup 7s title victory heading into the 2023 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series which starts this weekend in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches statutory payment solution for corporate clients
Bangladesh, in association with the National Board of Revenue and the Bangladesh Bank, recently rolled out an online statutory payment processing solution for the payments of value-added tax, VAT ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banking summit a post-pandemic sales pitch, but is anyone buying?
Hundreds of top bankers will arrive in Hong Kong this week to hear the government's sales pitch that -- despite lingering pandemic curbs and entrenched US-China tensions -- the city is once again open ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Summit Loses Second CEO, Cyclone Adds New Uncertainty
Challenges are mounting for Hong Kong’s major financial summit this week, with a second banking executive pulling out and a tropical cyclone approaching. ( read original story ...)
HSBC HK app launches Lite mode, a simplified mobile experience to drive financial inclusion
The Lite Mode of HSBC HK App is the first of its kind among Hong Kong banks, underpinning HSBC’s commitment to driving financial inclusion and supporting Hong Kong’s smart city vision. Available to ... ( read original story ...)