BOC Aviation has announced the appointment of Chan Mui Sin as Head of Treasury, with effect from 18 April 2022. ( read original story ...)
HSBC: The Cheapest Bank For Big Gains
HSBC is poised to benefit from the rising interest rate environment across the globe. Read more to find out why we rate HSBC a buy at its current price. ( read original story ...)
Elderly S’porean Allegedly Robs HK Bank With Toy Gun, Gets Arrested After 7-Hour Manhunt
An elderly Singaporean man allegedly robbed a bank in Hong Kong with a toy gun and was arrested after a 7-hour manhunt. ( read original story ...)
China Merchants Bank suffers US$11 billion sell-off on news report top executive is assisting with unspecified probe
China’s third-largest lender fell by the most since August 2015 amid a local media report that a top executive is assisting with an unspecified government probe. ( read original story ...)
China’s economy had a good first quarter. Lockdowns leave it ‘in distress’
China's economy made a solid start to the year, recording first quarter growth that surpassed expectations. But a recent slump in consumer spending and rising unemployment suggest much tougher months ... ( read original story ...)
S’porean man, 73, arrested for robbing bank with toy gun in Hong Kong
The man had reportedly robbed a bank along Nathan Road in Hong Kong on Apr. 14 at around 3:30pm, and made away with about HK$14,000 (S$2,429) in cash, according to ... ( read original story ...)
China Merchants Bank suffers US$11 billion sell-off on news report top executive is assisting unspecified probe
China’s third-largest lender fell by the most since August 2015 amid a local media report that a top executive is assisting with an unspecified government probe. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong landlords offer deep discounts on short-term retail leases, hope to raise rents in the next market rebound
Leasing terms suggest individual retail landlords are banking on recovery in sales once Hong Kong reopens its border Retail sales shrank 14.6 per cent in February, the worst since a 23 per cent slump ... ( read original story ...)
Economy set to rebound if Covid-19 situation stabilises: Hong Kong’s finance chief
Paul Chan made the remarks on his blog on Sunday, a day after city's daily infection numbers fell below 800 for first time in nine weeks 'If this trend continues and we head towards the dynamic ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng, STI returns similar previously, but diverged in first quarter
The long-term returns of both Singapore and Hong Kong stock indexes have been quite similar. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee calls financial industry double-edged weapon, legal system ‘polluted by politics’
Candidate John Lee calls financial system ‘sharp tool’ to be used by or against city during meeting with Election Committee members. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans to regulate crowdfunding activities
The Hong Kong government is considering regulating crowdfunding campaigns in a bid to prevent money being used for activities that endanger national security or other illegal purposes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first retail green bond offer to finally launch on April 26 after Covid-19 delay
The government has more than tripled the maximum offer size to HK$20 billion (US$2.56 billion) for the three-year bond Interest will be paid every six months based on the inflation rate over that half ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan to lead vetting committee for would-be election candidates as chief secretary post stays vacant for now
Financial Secretary Paul Chan a natural successor for the post vacated by former chief secretary John Lee, says pro-Beijing heavyweight Rita Fan Others in the same camp say the appointment hints that ... ( read original story ...)