Hong Kong homes becoming more affordable than China, BofA says

[HONG KONG] Chinese buyers are stepping up home purchases in Hong Kong, where prices are becoming "relatively more affordable" compared with some major mainland cities, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Interest from mainland buyers, amid a surge ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong: An Emerging FinTech Destination

Hong Kong has evolved into a global finance hub with the presence of 70 banking conglomerates. As one of the traditional big financial capitals in the world, Hong Kong provides an opportunity for financial technology to gain traction in the local market. ( read original story ...)

Barclays private bankers moving to StanChart in Hong Kong

More than 10 Barclays relationship managers in Hong Kong are joining Standard Chartered ahead of the transfer of the business to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Barclays agreed in April to sell its private-banking operations in Hong Kong and Singapore to ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong shares rebound, helped by China gains

Hong Kong shares were also boosted by data showing Chinese banks ... while money supply growth edged up, indicating the central bank is keeping policy accommodative to support economic growth. Most sectors rose, with properties and construction and ... ( read original story ...)

Moody’s Says Hong Kong Property Rebound Adds to Banking Risks

Hong Kong’s property market rebound creates potential risks for the mortgage books of the city’s banks, according to Moody’s Investors Service. “Banks will face even higher latent risks in future mortgage underwriting, as their valuations catch up ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong: Why is there chaos in parliament?

Unprecedented scenes have been playing out recently in Hong Kong's Legislative Council, the territory's main lawmaking body. On Wednesday, dozens of lawmakers staged a walk-out ahead of a second attempt to swear in newly elected pro-independence lawmakers. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong: Tensions flare over pro-freedom politicians

Activists Baggio Leung, right, and Yau Wai-ching after pro-Beijing MPs tried to stall their swearing-in [Bobby Yip/Reuters] Dozens of pro-Beijing politicians have staged a walk-out from the Hong Kong legislature to stall the swearing in of two pro ... ( read original story ...)

Pro-Beijing side thwarts new Hong Kong lawmakers' oath ceremony

HONG KONG -- Tensions flared at Hong Kong's legislature Wednesday as pro-Beijing lawmakers prevented a pair of newly elected representatives advocating independence for the Chinese region from getting a second chance at taking their oaths. Sixtus Leung and ... ( read original story ...)

HANG SENG BANK : ex-dividend day for interim dividend

08:10p DJ MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Slump As Investors Shrug At Solid Earnings To Focus On .. 08:03p ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND: RBS says RT's bank accounts in Britain are still operat.. 07:43p DJ MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stocks Dip As Investors Shrug At Better-than ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong court allows lawmakers to take office

Hong Kong's government has failed to block two pro-independence lawmakers from taking their oaths in a last-ditch legal challenge. Judge Thomas Au of the High Court rejected a request for their swearing-in to be delayed for a judicial review. Yau Wai-ching ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Bunkering Halted Due to Strong Winds

Market sources said Hong Kong bunker operations remained halted Tuesday due to strong winds from Typhoon Sarika, Platts reports. It is reported to be unclear when bunkering operations could resume at Hong Kong, with wind levels Tuesday afternoon said to be ... ( read original story ...)