Brazil's real-time payment rail is adding PayPal as an option for small- to medium-size business payments; HSBC is launching a Hong Kong dollar-denominated stablecoin; Sezzle expands BNPL; and more in ...
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. R (BOF.HM) H1 FY2025 earnings call transcript
Earnings call BOC Hong Kong reported a 10.5% YoY increase in profit attributable to equity holders to HKD 22.2B and an 11.4% YoY rise in after-tax profit to HKD 22.8B. Despite a 7bps YoY NIM ...
Hong Kong positioning itself as a safer, more stable alternative to Dubai
Only a few years ago, Hong Kong appeared to be losing its appeal as a global financial centre, the Chinese territory’s international reputation battered by mass protests, a subsequent national ...
Hong Kong Web3 Festival Unveils 2026 Full Schedule: 4 Days of Insight-Driven Forums with Vitalik, Yi He, Justin Sun, Lily Liu, and More
The Hong Kong Web3 Festival today released its full schedule for the 2026 edition, taking place from April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four-day event will feature ...
Chinese printed circuit board maker Victory Giant set to price Hong Kong listing at top of range, Bloomberg reports
The Guangdong-based company stopped taking orders from institutional investors a day earlier than expected, people familiar with the matter have said.
Hong Kong set to rise to No 2 global financial hub within 15 years: Paul Chan
Finance chief says city's strengths are its stable environment and strong growth Hong Kong's finance chief has expressed confidence that the city will climb to at least second place in the global ...
How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins
HSBC eyes retail stablecoin roll-out via PayMe in second half of 2026, as Standard Chartered-led joint venture focuses on institutions first.
HSBC chair says Middle East peace deal needed to restore global energy flows
HSBC Holdings Chair Brendan Nelson said on Tuesday that a Middle East peace deal was essential to ensure a substantial resumption of global energy flows, with oil-driven inflation looming as a major ...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Grants First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint
On April 14, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) officially announced the issuance of its first two "Category A" stablecoin licenses under the ...
Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Hang Seng Falls 0.71% as Hormuz Blockade Hits Tech and Finance
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declined 0.71% on Monday, April 13, 2026, settling near 25,660 at the close of the session.
How Norman Foster sees his HSBC Building 40 years after the Hong Kong icon was born
Foster says the bold strategic design decisions he made for the HSBC Main Building four decades ago are just as valid today.
HK must ensure financial security amid risks: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Monday said Hong Kong must safeguard its financial and cyber security amid rising ...
Hong Kong Issues 53% More IPO Banker Licenses to Ease Shortage
Hong Kong issued 53% more permits for bankers specializing in initial public offerings last month, signaling a tentative recovery even as the regulator maintains a high bar for industry entry. The ...
Hong Kong grants stablecoin licences to HSBC and Standard Chartered
HSBC is planning to roll out its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin in the latter half of this year through its PayMe service and mobile banking application.