Survey respondents also saw Hong Kong as a gateway to mainland China. Hong Kong is the top international financial centre in Asia, ahead of Singapore, China and Tokyo, according to the The Oxford ... ( read original story ...)
Inflows to Hong Kong ETFs last year double from 2020
Visit our ETF Hub for investor news and education, market updates and analysis and easy-to-use tools to help you select the right ETFs. Hong Kong’s exchange traded fund market was boosted by strong ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Standard Chartered shares trade near two-year highs as investors bet on further interest rate rises to boost margins
UK lenders HSBC and Standard Chartered, which derive most of their profits in Asia, are trading near two-year highs in Hong Kong, as investors bet higher interest rates globally will bolster their ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Bank of America lawyer loses appeal of conviction for assault of Hong Kong policeman
An American lawyer convicted of assaulting a plain-clothes Hong Kong police officer during anti-government protests in 2019 lost his appeal on Tuesday and was taken back to jail to serve the remainder ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares close flat
HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished unchanged on ... to lead gains in the Hang Seng on firm global oil prices. Hang Seng Finance Index added 0.6%, and China Construction Bank gained 1.7% to become ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lived-in homes see valuations drop as fifth Covid-19 wave takes hold
or a decline of about HK$310,000 (US$39,776), in an online valuation by HSBC, to HK$8.79 million in early February. Taikoo Shing also saw a 580 sq ft flat drop 3 per cent month on month to HK$10.49 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says city to stick with ‘dynamic zero’ COVID strategy for now
HONG KONG, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that the Asian financial hub would stick to a "dynamic zero" COVID-19 strategy to contain the virus as authorities face their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong PMI Contracts, Sentiment Turns Negative on Virus Surge
A measure of economic activity in Hong Kong contracted in January for the first time in 11 months as the government imposed new restrictions amid a new wave of Covid-19 infections. The decline ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong on the verge of death or more lustrous than ever?
Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s business hub is under threat as the territory confronts interlinked challenges in the political, economic and legal realms. Politically, Beijing is tightening its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s SFC faces staff shortages, increases budget to compete with financial firms
Financial firms said stringent quarantine and travel rules that are part of Hong Kong's relentless pursuit of a "zero-Covid" policy had deterred visitors and cut off their supply of skilled labour. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid Reality Bubble Is Bursting
He is a CFA charterholder. Omicron is no respecter of titles or jazzy labels. The Hong Kong government’s “ Dynamic Zero Infection” strategy, for which the city has sacrificed much in pursuit of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Weigh More Curbs; Emergency in Ottawa: Virus Update
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is set to discuss further restrictions at an Executive Council meeting on Tuesday after a record number of new coronavirus infections were reported, with cases ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 614 new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong reported 614 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Center for Health Protection on Monday. The newly reported cases consist of seven imported cases, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong zero Covid strategy under pressure as cases soar
Hong Kong has reported a record number of Covid-19 infections, putting strain on a “zero-Covid” policy that aims to eliminate the virus. The city announced 607 locally transmitted cases on Monday and ... ( read original story ...)