District Court judge sentences five men and one woman over ‘very violent’ stand-off between protesters and police.
Crypto firms cannot claim to be banks says Hong Kong SFC
Hong Kong's financial watchdog, the Securities and Futures Commission, has issued a stern warning that Crypto firms cannot claim to be banks.
Crypto Firms Mislead Public With ‘Bank’ Claims, Hong Kong Central Bank Warns
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a stern warning to cryptocurrency firms against using the term "bank" or describing their products as "deposits." ...
Hong Kong’s latest retail green bond offering receives ‘positive’ response in low interest rate environment
The notes, with a tenor of three years, will make an interest payment every six months and guarantee a minimum payment of 4.75 per cent, higher than last year's 2.5 per cent Locking in guaranteed ...
A crypto influencer was arrested in Hong Kong for a potential $128 million fraud involving 1,400 people
Police arrested Joseph Lam and five others on Monday for "conspiracy to defraud" investors, and nearly HK$1 billion could be involved.
Hong Kong influencer Joseph Lam arrested amid JPEX cryptocurrency investigation involving HK$34 million in assets
Hong Kong police have arrested influencer Joseph Lam Chok in connection with cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX, which is at the centre of an investigation by the force and the city’s financial ...
Mainland Markets Rise As Hong Kong Shorts Press Their Bets
Asian equities had a rough start to the week except for Mainland China, which outperformed the region while Japan was closed for the “Respect for the Aged Day” holiday.
7 in 10 Hongkongers expect to work after retirement, as savings will not suffice to provide quality of life: HSBC survey
Hong Kong people believe they need US$1.1 million to retire comfortably, but they face a shortfall of US$815,000, HSBC survey says Yet Hongkongers are less likely than their peers in other places ...
TWF Urges Breaking Gender Zero-sum Thinking Promote Gender Equality to Sustain HK’s Competitiveness
As we move into the post-pandemic era, the world is facing new challenges and competition for talent across industries. To maintain its competitiveness, Hong Kong must prioritise and showcase its ...
Hong Kong home prices seen falling by 5 per cent after 7 major lenders including HSBC, Standard Chartered set to increase mortgage rates
Hong Kong home prices are expected to fall by up to 5 per cent by the end of this year, analysts say, after seven major lenders said they will raise their mortgage rates as early as Monday. HSBC, ...
JPEX-Crypto Platform to suspend trades on Monday amid investigation in Hong Kong
Police have received at least 83 complaints related to platform, involving virtual assets worth about HK$34 million.
Hong Kong Warns Crypto Firms Against Using Banking Terms
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has warned the public about cryptocurrency companies that pose as banks and use banking terminology.
272 companies expanded to Hong Kong as foreign capitals regain confidence in the city, secretary for commerce has said
The Hong Kong government has attracted 272 companies to develop business in Hong Kong this year, the city’s commerce secretary has said. Speaking on a Commercial Radio show on Saturday, Secretary for ...
Hong Kong parents slam Rosaryhill Secondary School over decision to close, demand letting pupils finish studies
Teacher Association chairman Baljinder Singh says decision to close has disrupted staff morale, students' routine and lives of their families Drastic reduction in enrolment numbers and financial ...