HSBC calls for revamp of tax regime

Compared to 15 years ago, there are more jurisdictions that have a lower tax rate than Hong Kong while Singapore’s effective tax rate is at a similar level with the SAR,” said HSBC Asia Pacific adviser George Leung Siu-kay. He said he expected the ... ( read original story ...)

Li & Fung out, Geely in as HSI reshuffles Hang Seng Index

Separately, Tsingtao Brewery – the first H share listed in Hong Kong in July 1993 – will be removed from the H-share index, officially called the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index. Its constituent position will be replaced by Postal Savings Bank of ... ( read original story ...)

China H Shares Rally to 14-Month High as Autos, Financials Climb

Chinese stocks in Hong Kong climbed to a 14-month high as investors honed in on some of the world’s cheapest equities. Automakers and financial shares led gains. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 1.2 percent, breaking through the psychological ... ( read original story ...)

How to Enjoy Hong Kong in Winter

Resort destinations such as Maldives and Boracay or relatively mild winter climate countries such as Hong Kong and Macau are most favorite locations among them. Especially, Hong Kong is adored by many due to the pleasant temperatures during the winter ... ( read original story ...)

What AEOI means for banking customers in Hong Kong

With the arrival of the new year, don’t be surprised if your bank asks for information about yourself and your accounts that you didn’t have to provide before. These questions signal an important development as banks in Hong Kong and around the world ... ( read original story ...)

The Biggest IPOs To Look Out For In China, Hong Kong This Year

Investors are preparing for one of the hottest IPOs in years—Snap’s $25 billion listing in New York. They should also keep on eye on some big debuts in Hong Kong and mainland China, the world’s top two IPO markets last year. Here are the three ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong may lose IPO top spot on tech departure

Despite a 26% plunge in money raised in Hong Kong offerings, the city maintained the top spot for global IPOs in 2016. But as new economy companies look to go public, many are shying away from Hong Kong. Reuters correspondent Pamela Ambler finds out what's ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s SFC Warns of Another Clone Brokerage

However, the SFC said that the cloned firm is not located in Hong Kong although it is using the details of an authorised firm in the U.K.. A brief review of the FXjupiter’s website reveals that it offers investment services on a wide range of financial ... ( read original story ...)