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Hong Kong Monetary Authority drops major hints on CBDC potential — What you need to know now
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a report elucidating its initial findings after the completion of phase 1 of its pilot program, Project e-HKD. The project was initiated to examine ...
HSBC launches $3-B buyback, profit disappoints on rising costs
HSBC on Monday reported a fresh $3-billion share buyback and a more than doubling of third-quarter profit that nonetheless missed forecasts as spending on technology and operations grew and inflation ...
HSBC doubled its profits and is giving shareholders $3 billion in buybacks but the bank’s troubles haven’t ended just yet
London-listed HSBC's profits soared, thanks to elevated interest rates. But high costs and pains in Chinese real estate continue to put pressure on it.
HSBC takes $500 million hit on Chinese real estate and warns of risk of ‘further deterioration’
HSBC warned Monday that China’s property market has “potential for a further deterioration” as it reported profits that fell short of expectations, partly because of a $500 million charge to cover ...
Analyst discusses HSBC’s third-quarter results
Manyi Lu of DBS Bank in Hong Kong discusses HSBC's third-quarter results and the outlook for its share prices. What Your November Horoscope Has In Store For Your Zodiac Sign Can you refreeze thawed ...
Hong Kong to help finance Northern Metropolis project with land exchange scheme, but conservation plans may change
Owners can keep land earmarked for new town and build according to zoning uses, but they will be required to pay premium, development chief Bernadette Linn says Minister also stresses former plan for ...
Retail CBDC Could Add Unique Value, but Further Investigation Is Needed, Hong Kong Central Bank Says
Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority has published a report on phase 1 of its CBDC pilot. The report said an e-HKD could add unique value to the payments ecosystem, but further investigation is needed. A ...
HKMA says Hong Kong digital currency pilot points to ‘tremendous impact’ on banking, financial services
HKD, Hong Kong’s central bank digital currency, could help to settle payments quicker and be more cost effective for businesses, a pilot trial has shown.
HSBC launches $3 billion buyback, profit disappoints on rising costs
HSBC on Monday reported a fresh $3 billion share buyback and a more than doubling of third-quarter profit that nonetheless missed forecasts as spending on technology and operations grew and inflation ...
HSBC plans US$3 billion share buyback, CEO touts capital strength
I think we are at the bottom of the market, but it will take quite a while for that market to recover and regain momentum' ...
Why Hong Kong’s housing market is hurting but will dodge a full-blown crisis
Hong Kong's real estate market has endured five years of steady upheaval and shocks, with domestic and global factors adding to the strain Even so, the outlook is not all doom and gloom as risks to ...
Chinese Online Insurer Shouhui Considers Hong Kong IPO in 2024
Shenzhen Shouhui Technology Group Ltd., a Chinese online insurance platform, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong as soon as next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
HSBC Q3 profit misses estimates, to buy back $3 bln of shares
HSBC Holdings reported a 240% increase in third-quarter pre-tax profit on Monday as higher interest rates boosted profitability, although it missed market estimates.