Asia equities mixed as China, Hong Kong stocks drop

But Hong Kong’s Hand Seng fell 0.7 per cent as financials dropped 0.3 per cent and technology stocks shed 2.5 per cent, while the CSI 300 index of major Shanghai and Shenzhen-listed stocks fell 0.5 pe... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong banks prepare to release new note series

All three of Hong Kong’s banks will be issuing new $500 and $1,000 notes this year. The Standard Chartered Bank’s $500 note is shown here. Original images courtesy of Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC to pay $765m US fine over crisis-era conduct

Britain's Asia-focused bank HSBC on Monday revealed a $765-million US fine over the lender's actions in the run-up to the subprime crisis, as it also logged rising first-half profits. HSBC said it has ... ( read original story ...)

Banking on Central value

meaning the future property will worth HK$50 billion. Prices of Central offices have been soaring since the auction of the Murray Road car park opposite Hutchison House. I was earlier at the Bank of C... ( read original story ...)