Category: FINANCE

Global financial firms including Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Fidelity International are poised to add hundreds of staff in China this year as they look to take advantage of the opening up of its $40 ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks ended a half-day trading session on Thursday at their highest level since June 2018, as investors squared their positions ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. ( read original story ...)

A group of more than 50 legislators representing 16 legislatures called Monday on HSBC Holdings Chairman Mark Tucker to unfreeze Hong King activist Ted Hui's accounts. Ted Hui is a former lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)

Control of finances more important given concerns about loss of personal wealth Preference for dealing with agents when buying insurance, ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong will ease strict coronavirus restrictions from Feb. 18, re-opening sports and entertainment facilities and extending dining hours, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Wednesday, as the city ... ( read original story ...)

The Hang Seng Index rose 1.9 per cent to 30,029.61 in morning trading, rising above the 30,000 level for the first time since January 25. It was on track for a fourth straight day of gains. The ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks rise on Wednesday to end at a three-week high, after upbeat data pointed to a continued recovery in China’s economy. ** The Hang Seng index rose 1.9%, to 30,038.72, while the China ... ( read original story ...)

The Hong Kong stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 350 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 29,475-point ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. (HKEX), operator of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, named Argentine banker Nicolas Aguzin as its chief executive officer, making him the first non-Chinese to lead ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong shares ended higher on Tuesday with energy stocks leading gains, following rising oil prices as investors were reassured by a quicker economic recovery. ** At the close of trade, the Hang ... ( read original story ...)

Nicolas Aguzin, who heads JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s international private bank, is resigning from the U.S. lender to be named chief executive officer of Hong Kong’s stock exchange. ( read original story ...)

A greater focus on illegal gambling operations with ties to triads has been put in motion throughout the region and has already found several big targets. There is likely more to come, as well, as ... ( read original story ...)

Pedestrians pass by the office of HKEX in Hong Kong. File photo: VCG. As some express concerns about Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's future as an international financial ... ( read original story ...)

The Hang Seng Index approaches the highest level since January 25 when the gauge settled above 30,000 points. China pledges stability in monetary policy while global reflation trade lifts oil and ... ( read original story ...)