Still, as visitor arrivals and retail sales start to rebound, there’s limited upside for Hong Kong’s landlords, said Patrick Wong, Bloomberg Intelligence property analyst in Hong Kong. "Receipts might be stable and resilient, but if things turn better ... ( read original story ...)
Vatican-supported startup project is Trojan-powered, from the top down
(Photo/Benjamin Stanfield) Paul Orlando is known for getting startups off the ground. He co-founded Hong Kong’s first startup accelerator, AcceleratorHK, and as USC Incubator director, he helps Trojan-led projects go from idea to reality. But this summer ... ( read original story ...)
A stranger and one familiar face: pair set to lead Chinese policy on Hong Kong are a mixed bag
Xi’s future policies on Hong Kong have been well defined, after he declared China’s “comprehensive jurisdiction” over the city and included it in the nation’s Greater Bay Area development plan at the start of the 19th party congress last week. ( read original story ...)
Working for BEA and Hang Seng: bankers in Hong Kong reveal what it’s really like
Four bankers tell us about the ups and downs of working for one of Hong Kong’s local banks. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/uk-en/295467/hang-seng-grad-hiring/ Bank of East Asia and Hang Seng Bank are among the most prolific recruiters in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based Crystal International files for IPO
Hong Kong-based garment manufacturer Crystal International Group aims to raise $570 million in an initial public offering (IPO) that began on October 23. The firm has priced the offering between HK$7.3 and HK$8.8 per share, with 509.3 million shares to be ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC : Hong Kong, Singapore to link up trade finance blockchain platforms
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) together with banks including HSBC Holdings PLC (>> HSBC Holdings) and Standard Chartered PLC (>> Standard Chartered) tested late in 2016 the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT), also known as blockchain, to ... ( read original story ...)
Jayant Rikhye appointed HSBC India CEO, replaces Stuart Milne
Mumbai: Jayant Rikhye has been appointed as the chief executive of India operations of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd (HSBC), the bank announced on Monday. He will take charge from 1 December and will be succeeding Stuart Milne. Rikhye has been ... ( read original story ...)
Jayant Rikhye appointed HSBC India CEO
HSBC on Monday said it will appoint Jayant Rikhye, as its India chief executive officer with effect from December 1, 2017. Rikhye, who will take over the reins from the incumbent Stuart Milne, is currently Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s head ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC appoints Jayant Rikhye as CEO India
To lead the bank’s next phase of growth in the country, where he first joined the Group in 1989 The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) today announced the appointment of Jayant Rikhye as the chief executive officer for India. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s storied stock trading hall shuts up shop
In Asia, the Philippine Stock Exchange still uses live trading floors. Renovation work will begin at the Hong Kong exchange after Oct. 31, turning the trading hall into a financial services landmark for ceremonies, exhibitions, conferences and investor ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore to link up trade finance blockchain platforms
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong and Singapore’s de facto central banks unveiled plans on Wednesday to link trade finance platforms they are developing with blockchain technology, to reduce potential fraud and errors in the multi-trillion-dollar funding ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong travel start-up Klook raises US$60m in latest funding round to expand globally
Hong Kong-based travel activity booking site Klook said on Wednesday that it has raised almost US$60 million in the latest round of funding giving further impetus to its overseas expansion plans. With its fresh funds, Klook plans to expand to North America ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong graduates win prestigious German design award for co-living unit
A micro-flat designed by four mechanical engineering graduates from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and targeted at younger buyers has won a prestigious German iF Design Talent Award. The “Connex” has divided what is a 600-square-foot flat into a ... ( read original story ...)
Green investment bank must for Hong Kong to maintain status as premier financial centre: European Chamber of Commerce
Setting up a green investment bank will allow Hong Kong to enter the rapidly growing finance sector and underpin the city’s competitiveness as a global financial centre, according to the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. “The establishment of ... ( read original story ...)