The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is set to launch the second phase of its Open API project. Separately, digital banking in Europe eyes corporate clients, and cloud banking gets an FI adherent. Open ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land: Leasing Business Remains Defensive, Capitalizing On Opportunities In China Residential
... over U.S.-China trade tensions and ongoing protests impacting its Central Hong Kong investment property portfolio, and its increasing exposure to Mainland China development properties ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong says dollar peg working well, economy ‘challenging’
“We are confident, whether in our banking or monetary system, we can deal with potential volatility.” While yuan weakness could increase Chinese exports and benefit Hong Kong, a re-export hub, it ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Hong Kong facing biggest crisis since handover
Hong Kong is facing its "most severe situation" since its handover from British rule in 1997 following weeks of demonstrations and the central government is considering what measures to take next, the ... ( read original story ...)
Is It Time To Consider Buying BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (HKG:2388)?
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (HKG:2388) received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the SEHK over the last few months, increasing to HK$35.85 at one point, and dropping to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong students conned out of HK$10.6 million in phone scams, but extradition bill protests put police on edge about warning them of threat
... online banking username and password of her bank account as instructed by the swindler to prove her innocence,” a police spokesman said. Filipino, South Korean first foreigners arrested in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests take a toll as companies flag impact
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) and the owner of Hong Kong’s luxury Peninsula hotel became the latest companies to highlight the impact of recent protests on their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Retail Banking Survey: 65% of Singapore Customers Interested in Digital Banking
Any traditional bank may, of course, launch a banking app and provide the panopoly of financial services available. Singapore, a leading Asian Fintech Hub, is a bit behind Hong Kong when it comes to ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Hong Kong protesters that punishment is coming
HONG KONG -- China warned Tuesday that it will be "only a matter ... The three protesters who spoke to reporters said the briefing was intended to counter regular government and police news ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Protesters besiege Hong Kong police HQ
11 a.m. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she has no plans to resign over the civil unrest targeting her administration. Lam said she took responsibility for problems as chief executive and was ... ( read original story ...)
Turmoil gives Hong Kong its best chance for badly needed political and economic reforms since 1997
From Beijing’s perspective, two red lines must not be crossed: a declaration of independence and the use of Hong Kong as a base for subversion on the mainland. Seen this way, the failed reform of 2015 ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Stocks to Start Mixed; U.S. Shares Climb: Markets Wrap
Traders remain on tenterhooks after a volatile start to August. The daily yuan fix will be closely ... Stocks The S&P 500 Index rose 1.3% on Tuesday.Futures on Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.5%.Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police reveal their new weapon: Anti-riot officers will start spraying protesters with paint to help identify masked activists
Hong Kong police are set to start spraying liquid dye at crowds during potential future demonstrations to help them catch protesters who wear masks to conceal their identity. Once sprayed onto a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong descends into chaos as protests continue
Hong Kong is on "the verge of a very dangerous situation," said Chief Executive Carrie Lam, who insisted that she has no plans to resign. Lam said at a news conference that the protests had "ulterior ... ( read original story ...)