Security token offerings (STOs) could ‘revolutionise’ the way developers raise capital to fund their projects, providing a shot in the arm for the property markets of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay ... ( read original story ...)
Old Boys’ Club at Hong Kong Banking Summit Puts Women on Sidelines
As pandemic restrictions lift, indoor performances and dancing are back in Hong Kong. So is the finance world’s old boys club.Most Read from BloombergAdidas Cuts Ties With Ye, Absorbing €250 Million ... ( read original story ...)
China syndrome is a constant worry for HSBC
What HSBC boss Noel Quinn sees as opportunities are, for others, good reasons not to invest in his sprawling bank. It’s what comes with running an amorphous political football with a near-$3 trillion ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese University of Hong Kong president agrees to drop crest redesign after pro-Beijing lawmakers complain of ‘lack of consultation’
with trio of lawmakers appointed to body saying they have demanded independent investigation into redesign University unveiled new crest last week without properly consulting council in 'black box ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock market volatile but operations running smoothly, city leader John Lee says as shares bounce back
Chief executive speaking a day after the worst sell-off in stocks locally since the 2008 global financial crisis John Lee says he has a 'strong response plan' up his sleeve to counter different sorts ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: HSBC’s direction in question after Elhedery’s sprint to CEO contender
Georges Elhedery's appointment as HSBC's chief financial officer caps a journey that's taken him from war-torn Lebanon to frontrunner for the top job at Europe's biggest bank. It’s also surprised ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong government set to amend law giving it power to nullify ‘problematic’ jab exemptions
Executive Council backs decision to amend legislation to give secretary for health powers to invalidate certificates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teachers with serious ‘defects’ in character and conduct could face lifetime classroom ban, education secretary warns
Draft amendments to teachers' code of conduct also throws lifeline to teachers to re-register after disqualification Education secretary said first draft of new regulations for profession now out for ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Makes Surprise Succession Move As Forecasts Hit Shares
HSBC named Georges Elhedery as its new chief financial officer on Tuesday in a surprise move that puts the former head of its investment bank in pole position to eventually succeed Noel Quinn as CEO. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Internet Stocks Bounce As Alibaba’s Singles Day Kicks Off
Hong Kong did better than a quick glance would reveal as the Hang Seng Index declined -0.1% while the Hang Seng Tech gained +2.96% led higher by internet stocks. Hong Kong’s most heavily traded by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai Convicted of Fraud
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday found Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai. The court found that Lai and two former executives at his company, Next Digital, had sublet part of the office space in the building ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai found guilty on fraud charges
Pro-democracy Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai has been found guilty on two fraud charges related to lease violations ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans to drop ‘political neutrality’ rule for civil servants, but still require they be impartial
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says political neutrality 'cannot be used as an excuse to evade tasks decided upon by the government' One academic argues that keeping requirement in code of conduct ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC sets aside $1.1bn for bad debts in wake of China property crash
HSBC has been forced to set aside $1.1bn (£970m) to cover bad debts in the wake of rising interest rates and a weak Chinese property market, prompting its share price to slump. The high street bank’s ... ( read original story ...)