Brett King wears many hats: he’s a best-selling author, radio host (his show and podcast Breaking Banks is the top-ranked fintech (financial technology) show, start-up founder (CEO of mobile-based banking app Moven) and a contributor to The Huffington ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Overtakes Hong Kong as Asia’s Top Financial Hub
Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong as the top financial hub in Asia, according to Z/Yen Group’s Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI). Hong Kong slipped to fourth place overall, while Singapore now only trails London and New York globally. Although the ... ( read original story ...)
Acting Hong Kong finance chief deflects talk Beijing won’t elevate him to succeed John Tsang
Hong Kong’s acting financial minister described himself as a team player willing to do whatever necessary to coordinate the government’s work amid speculation Beijing could appoint the city’s development minister as financial chief as early as this ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists declare 'war' after appeal bid snub
HONG KONG - An appeal bid by two anti-China lawmakers against their disqualification from Hong Kong's parliament was rejected Monday, as the activists declared "war" on the authorities. Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching are part of a new movement calling for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leadership race heats up as China clears way for top officials to run
China on Monday approved the resignations of two of Hong Kong's top officials, including its financial ... the city's chief secretary, the official Xinhua news agency said. The former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997, and its next leader ... ( read original story ...)
Turkish cargo plane from Hong Kong crashes into Kyrgyzstan homes
A Turkish cargo plane flying from Hong Kong has crashed in Kyrgyzstan ... show fire and smoke rising from the rubble of destroyed buildings. One witness told AFP news agency: "The plane crashed into the houses. It killed entire families. ( read original story ...)
Turkish cargo plane from Hong Kong crash lands on Kyrgyzstan homes
A Turkish cargo plane from Hong Kong has crashed in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least 32 people, most of them on the ground, say officials. The Boeing 747 crashed into homes near Manas airport, about 25km (15 miles) north of the capital, Bishkek, the Kyrgyz ... ( read original story ...)