Businesses warn losses over next fortnight could exceed HK$11 billion, ramp up appeals for financial compensation or fresh subsidies. ( read original story ...)
Linklaters advises the People’s Bank of China on its RMB 5bn bills in Hong Kong SAR
Linklaters acted as international legal advisor to the People's Bank of China (PBOC) on the successful offering of its RMB 5bn 6-month bills in Hong Kong through the CMU BID Service operated by the ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable finance: ‘greenwashing’ concerns raised as Hong Kong airport floats US$4 billion bonds package to fund growth, decarbonisation
Concerns about “greenwashing” have been raised by a climate campaign group after Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), which operates the city’s international airport, raised US$4 billion by issuing a ... ( read original story ...)
UBS splits Hong Kong workforce into teams as COVID-19 cases rise
UBS Group will split its 2,500 Hong Kong workforce into two groups with each returning to the workplace on alternate weeks, as the city tightens curbs amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, according to an ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Financial Forum held entirely online next week
As a highlight event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the 15th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), organised by the Government of the HKSAR and the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches My Calendar App
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has recently launched ‘HSBC My Calendar App’ to celebrate its 25-year journey in Bangladesh. ( read original story ...)
HSBC China brokerage joint venture partner selling 39% stake
HSBC Holdings PLC's China securities brokerage joint venture partner is selling most of its equity ownership, an exchange filing showed, and a source with knowledge of the matter said the bank was ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to Sell 39% Stake of Its China Brokerage Joint Venture Partner
HSBC Holdings plc announced plans to sell a majority of its stake in a China securities brokerage joint venture company. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong taxi drivers saved from massive loss of insurance policies as 4 providers offer helping hand
Taxi industry faced a large-scale halt in operations after more than 11,000 drivers were given one week's notice before their coverage was terminated Four providers offer help but taxi association ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC China brokerage joint venture partner selling 39per cent stake
HSBC Holdings PLC's China securities brokerage joint venture partner is selling most of its equity ownership, an exchange filing showed, and a source with knowledge of the matter said the bank was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Announces New COVID Measures, Including Flight Bans
The new rules include a ban on flights from eight countries for two weeks from Jan. 8, effecting Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Philippines, France and India. Lam was ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart splits Hong Kong workforce on concerns about new COVID-19 outbreak
Standard Chartered Plc has started operating in split teams in Hong Kong, a bank spokesperson said on Wednesday, as the Asian financial hub announced tough new restrictions after an increase in new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tests 3,700 on ‘nowhere cruise’ ordered back to port
A Hong Kong cruise ship carrying 3,700 people was ordered back to port on Wednesday for virus testing after nine people were found to be close contacts in an Omicron variant outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Sirnaomics starts 2022 with $64M Hong Kong IPO
Sirnaomics Ltd. became the first RNA therapeutics company to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) with a $64 million initial public offering. Its shares (HKEX:2277) have since surged, rising to ... ( read original story ...)