The previous record-breaking transaction for a single piece of British commercial property was the HSBC tower in Canary Wharf which was ... including those from Hong Kong and China, who have piled in after Britain's vote to leave the European Union ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong kicks off fintech career accelerator scheme
Also in 2016, Banking Technology was invited to a tour of Hong Kong, given to the international media by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. That visit showed off some impressive infrastructure, talent and start-ups. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s finance industry is adapting to a changing workforce
There’s no shortage of articles, studies, and reports on the rise of the Millennial worker. Predicted to make up 50% of the global workforce by 2020, their sheer number may seem a little daunting. Luckily, while there’s no denying this generation is ... ( read original story ...)
Imagine Sets $100 Million TV Financing Venture With Hong Kong’s TVB (EXCLUSIVE)
The parent company is a publicly traded firm that owns broadcast TV channels in Hong Kong and a busy production studio and ... make it possible for Imagine to develop and in some cases finance its own series. And the partnership opens up distribution ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange denies IPO
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s stock exchange has rejected the application for a potentially multimillion-dollar listing involving one of Asia’s richest men, as the city — a hot spot for initial public offerings — has come under increasing regulatory scrutiny. ( read original story ...)
Local banks are hiring in Hong Kong: this is where their jobs are
http://news.efinancialcareers.com/hk-en/256476/how-to-break-into-private-banking-in-asia/ ‘Local’ banks have been stepping up their hiring in Hong Kong this year. But in which jobs? To find out, we examined the careers websites of seven of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong share index rises on energy, bank stocks, but shy of 27,000
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Hong Kong's benchmark share index reached fresh 25-month highs Wednesday on the back of energy and banking stocks, but fell short of 27,000 as casino operators retreated. Technology stocks retreated, with internet major ... ( read original story ...)
ASIA MARKETS: Hong Kong Share Index Rises On Energy, Bank Stocks, But Shy Of 27,000
HONG KONG (Jul 26) -- Hong Kong's benchmark share index reached fresh 25-month highs Wednesday on the back of energy and banking stocks, but fell short of 27,000 as casino operators retreated. The Hang Seng Index added 0.3% to 26,941.02, after rising as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Denies IPO — WSJ
This article is being republished as part of our daily reproduction of WSJ.com articles that also appeared in the U.S. print edition of The Wall Street Journal (July 26, 2017). Hong Kong's stock exchange has rejected the application for a potentially ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares hang on to 25-month highs on HSBC jump, China flows
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Hong Kong shares clung to 25-month highs as heavyweight HSBC Holdings's late rally and sustained inflows from China helped offset weakness for the city's property developers. The Hang Seng Index added less than 0.1% to 26,852.05. ( read original story ...)
HSBC gets approval for China securities joint venture
HSBC has received approval from regulators to set up a majority-owned securities joint venture in China, the first for a foreign group in the country. Hong Kong-based Bank of East Asia was also granted approval by the China Securities Regulatory Commission ... ( read original story ...)
Hottest ticket in Hong Kong – to the Sevens – up 8 per cent to HK$1,950
The Hong Kong Rugby Union today announced the increase from HK$1,800 for this year’s event. The world-renowned Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will be held on April 6-8 next year. The extra revenue will swell the union’s coffers by up to HK$6 ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC on track to report big jump in second quarter profit
HSBC’s shares have risen 49 per cent in the past year, as of its close at HK$76.7 on Tuesday. HSBC, the biggest lender in Hong Kong and Europe, is expected to report a 17 per cent year on year rise in unadjusted net profit growth in the second quarter to ... ( read original story ...
A numismatic tour of Hong Kong
the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), the Standard Chartered Bank, and the Bank of China. The notes share identical colors between the three banks, but the designs are noticeably different. Now, let’s presume you find yourself in Hong ... ( read original story ...)