SAR) chief executive John Lee said on Wednesday that the SAR's financial system remains resilient, expressing his full confidence in the regional development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong political, financial luminaries show up for funeral of Vincent Cheng, first Chinese executive director of HSBC
City leader John Lee hails Cheng’s contribution to public and social services, while his predecessor says banker’s role symbolises ‘the great Hong Kong story’. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Seeks to Launch Wholesale CBDC Within 2-3 Years
The Hong Kong Central Bank said it expects to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2-3 years after concluding talks on technical and policy issues. The bank added it expects to deploy a ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC was ‘challenged’ on merits of a break-up, says bank chief
HSBC chief executive Noel Quinn has said he was “challenged” by external advisers about a potential break-up of the bank but ultimately concluded it would be “a net negative”. Mr Quinn said HSBC had ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Begin CBDC Trials in Q4: Report
The Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to start trials of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the fourth quarter , the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Tuesday, citing a media briefing. ( read original story ...)
PBOC: Hong Kong bills issuance well received
China's central bank issued 5 billion yuan ($719.76 million) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Tuesday. These central bank bills will mature in six months, with an interest rate of 2.2 percent, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans to launch trial of e-HKD in fourth quarter, paving way for full digital currency roll-out
The move marks the city's latest effort to catch up with other central banks that are launching virtual currencies The aim is to eventually roll out a virtual currency the public can use to shop, dine ... ( read original story ...)
How HSBC’s wealth chief suggests you protect your portfolio from inflation
People around the world are looking for ways to hedge against inflation right now, and the rich are no exception. "We see customers sitting a little bit in the sidelines," says Nuno Matos, HSBC CEO of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may report second-highest deficit ever: Finance chief
Hong Kong is expected to record its second worst deficit at more than HK100 billion 1274 billion amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Finance Secretary Paul ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bills issuance well received: PBOC
China central bank issued 5 billion yuan about 71976 million US dollars worth of bills in Hong Kong on Tuesday These central ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to decide on further Covid relaxation ‘soon’, says city leader
Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday said he will soon make a decision on further relaxing coronavirus restrictions, as residents and businesses decry quarantine .. ( read original story ...)
China EV maker seeks $1bn in Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of 2022
Electric vehicle maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology is seeking to raise as much as $1bn in what would be Hong Kong’s largest initial public offering this year, in the latest test of investor appetite ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to price Hong Kong IPO, aims to raise up to US$1 billion while braving shaky market
The IPO price range will be between HK$48 and HK$62 each, with five cornerstone investors buying US$308 million worth of shares, according to a filing Leapmotor faces a less welcoming market than the ... ( read original story ...)
China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged amid global rates squeeze
People wearing face masks walk past the headquarters of Chinese central bank People's Bank of China (PBOC), April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)