laid siege to government headquarters and paralyzed Hong Kong’s financial district for 79 days. Thousands staked out encampments on major thoroughfares. Several hundred were arrested. The movement ... ( read original story ...)
Untouchable in 2018, China Bank Stocks Are Now All the Rage
After snapping up Ping An Bank Co., traders have turned their attention to its larger rival China Merchants Bank Co. The Hong Kong shares jumped 15 percent in nine days through Monday to an all-time ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s middle class saving for children’s weddings and homes, estimate they need US$637,000 for retirement
who estimate they need at least HK$5 million (US$637,175) to cover retirement expenses, according to a survey by China Construction Bank (Asia). The bank surveyed 2,500 Hongkongers in January on their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance professionals indulge in unusually long lunch breaks
Even in an era of ongoing cost cutting, there’s one thing that Hong Kong banking professionals can’t live without: their long lunch breaks. A sandwich in the office is standard for many in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest leaders found guilty as democracy hopes fade
Before his trial started in November last year, Mr Chan told The Australian Financial Review: "Since Xi Jinping took power in 2012 things have been going backwards. There has been further ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Occupy’ protest leaders found guilty for role in mass rallies
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Tuesday ... Yiu-ming were all found guilty following a trial that comes as the financial centre’s civil liberties come under mounting pressure. ( read original story ...)
HSBC: Well Positioned In Asia, But Still Not A Buy
HSBC's key markets in the UK, Hong Kong and China face heightened risk and uncertainty from Brexit and the US-China trade war. HSBC's strong position in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta leave ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong : BOCHK announces the allocation of net proceeds from sale of “Bank of China (Hong Kong) Centenary Commemorative Banknote”
"Bank of China (Hong Kong) Centenary Commemorative Banknote" Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK") today announces the allocation of the net proceeds from the sale of the "Bank of China (Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens: five-star Fiji down France to claim record-breaking win
At the end of a day when it so often seemed like anything could happen, there was a warm and fuzzy familiar feeling that engulfed Hong Kong Stadium – Fiji won the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial regulator urged to keep an open mind on fintech start-ups as city hands out virtual bank licences
Financial companies are urging the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to be more open-minded in giving new virtual bank licences as it would become difficult to attract international players to set up in ... ( read original story ...)
When It Comes to Returns, Hong Kong’s IPO Market Is Living It Up
It’s a good time to be an IPO investor in Hong Kong. Buoyed by growing risk appetite, the city’s initial public offerings are delivering the best returns in years. Companies that raised at least $100 ... ( read original story ...)
Fantastic Fiji take fifth consecutive title in Hong Kong
Fiji created history by securing a fifth consecutive title in Hong Kong with a 21-7 victory over France in the Cup final at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Over the course of three ... ( read original story ...)
Fiji Beats France in Hong Kong Sevens Tournament
Hong Kong's traders and bankers join rugby's elite for the city's premier sports event and its biggest party -- the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, a three-day tournament that draws the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Men’s cup quarter-finals decided in Hong Kong
Four teams surged into the Cup quarter-finals with unbeaten records following a high-quality day at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. After playing one pool match each on Friday, every side ... ( read original story ...)