Hong Kong banks are tightening checks on mainland Chinese clients as Beijing targets illegal cross-border trading.
Hong Kong’s loans up 3.6% in April as IPOs and high rates lift banks
Deposits also rose during the month. Hong Kong’s loans rose 3.6% year-to-date in April 2026, with banks expected to benefit from higher rates, and the recovery of IPOs and the housing market. Loans ...
IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025. Hong Kong’s banking industry is experiencing renewed hiring this year, driven by a capital market rebound and automation projects, after total ...
Hong Kong banks tighten rules in mainland China as Beijing pores over capital outflows
Some banks are exercising more caution with offshore accounts for their mainland China clients amid tighter investment controls from Beijing As Beijing steps up its regulatory oversight on capital ...
Hong Kong Forges New Opportunities with Kazakhstan and Central Asia
A large delegation, led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (June 1-6) to forge closer ties with Central Asia.
Can HSBC regain share in the booming Hong Kong IPO market?
HSBC sponsored only one Hong Kong listing in 2025 — a sharp decline for the historically dominant Asian lender © Peter Parks/AFP via HSBC’s retrenchment of its investment banking business in Europe, ...
Hong Kong vies to win over resource-rich Central Asia as Lee tours region
HONG KONG, June 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's leader arrived in Uzbekistan on Wednesday after visiting Kazakhstan, leading his government's largest-ever delegation on a tour to promote the Chinese-ruled ...
Hong Kong media groups sign Kazakhstan deals to deepen journalism, business ties
SCMP's pact with Kazakhstan's financial hub will foster investment, innovation and cross-border partnerships, publisher Tammy Tam says Two Hong Kong media organisations have joined forces with one of ...
Kazakhstan and Hong Kong Open New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
The two sides also discussed financial cooperation, including the possibility of raising capital through Chinese and Hong Kong financial markets, establishing joint investment funds and expanding the ...
CICC Sticks to Their Buy Rating for BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) (BNKHF)
In a report released yesterday, from CICC maintained a Buy rating on BOC Hong Kong (Holdings), with a price target of HK$50.40. Claim 55% Off TipRanks. Unlock trusted, data-backed ...
HSBC CEO Pitches Hong Kong Clients, Hires More Bankers After Setbacks
HSBC Holdings Plc is redoubling efforts to revive its flagging Hong Kong investment banking franchise, deploying its top leadership to win back market share as competition intensifies in Asia’s ...
Impact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s inflation limited, finance chief says
Inflation forecast raised to 2.6 per cent, but Financial Secretary Paul Chan says service-based economy and stable mainland Chinese supplies cushion impact External shocks from the war in the Middle ...
HSBC CEO Pitches HK Clients, Hires More Bankers After Setbacks
HSBC Holdings Plc is redoubling efforts to revive its flagging Hong Kong investment banking franchise, deploying its top leadership to win back market share as competition intensifies in Asia’s ...
Can Hongkong Post be saved or should it become a taxpayer-funded public service?
Observers say HK$4.6 billion rescue plan only buys time as officials must decide whether basic public services should override push for profit Hongkong Post's worsening financial situation may require ...