“Hong Kong still serves as China’s most important international financial centre,” says Peter Cheung, professor of politics at the University of Hong Kong. “Any capital flight, [the] leaving of major ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers raise complaints over police brutality
The fact that she did not shed tears or bow in apology was front-page news, with many in Hong Kong criticizing what they said was an apparent lack of contrition. The motion of no-confidence against ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC scraps minimum balance fee for 3 million Hong Kong customers, other lenders expected to follow suit as they brace for threat from virtual banks
... depositors with a passbook savings account and other basic accounts with a balance below HK$5,000 (US$640), has long been viewed as a penalty on some of the bank’s most loyal customers. It was ... ( read original story ...)
AngelHub Founder Karen Contet Farzam: Hong Kong’s Startup Community is One of the Fastest Growing Ecosystems in the World
Hong Kong’s First Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Platform. In April of this year, AngelHub became the first investment crowdfunding platform to receive a license from a Securities and Futures ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she’s committed to finishing her term and rejects calls for her to quit
"For this I offer my most sincere apology to all people of Hong Kong." The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, a leading business group that has expressed understanding of the need for the ... ( read original story ...)
Firms may consider moving out of Hong Kong amid protests and political uncertainty, experts say
Businesses in Hong Kong may be moving out amid political uncertainty and massive protests in the city, members of the business community say. "The real concern here, which we've seen slight signs of, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stood up to China. Now the free world should stand with Hong Kong
It would jeopardize anyone doing business in or travelling to Hong Kong. That would be bad for the city’s economy, but far worse for human rights and the rule of law. And it would be the most serious ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stood up to China. Now the free world should stand with Hong Kong
It would jeopardize anyone doing business in or travelling to Hong Kong. That would be bad for the city’s economy, but far worse for human rights and the rule of law. And it would be the most serious ... ( read original story ...)
Watergate: The Oxford connection behind Australia’s richest water deal
Their time at McKinsey spanned the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Taylor working out of the Sydney office and Gradel based in the Hong Kong office. Both men were also partners at McKinsey & Co, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters slam leader’s apology, demand she quit
Claudia Mo, a pro-democracy member of the city's Legislative Council, called Lam's appearance before news media Tuesday "completely unacceptable." "She refused to address the demands of the entire ... ( read original story ...)
Cooley Adds Leading Capital Markets Partner in Hong Kong
Follows formal Hong Kong approval for Cooley HK in association with Cai, Lee & Partners HONG KONG — Capital markets lawyer Michael Yu has joined Cooley as a partner based in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Many Canadian provinces unprepared to house Hong Kong expats
Now on their second week, massive protests in Hong Kong continued to pressure its leaders to step down and revoke a contentious extradition bill – which might lead to a significant number of expats ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Marketing Chief Suresh Balaji To Chair 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Jury
(MENAFN - The Holmes Report) HONG KONG — HSBC's regional head of marketing will serve as the first ever jury chair for the Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards , taking place in Singapore on 12 September. ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong leader Lam to speak at news conference
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam plans a news conference Tuesday afternoon following massive protests against an extradition bill and calls for her to resign. Lam has become the focus of derision by many ... ( read original story ...)