the Czech Republic and Hong Kong. The funds have been traced and the Bank of Valletta is seeking to have the fraudulent transactions reversed. Muscat said the attack was detected soon after the start ... ( read original story ...)
HK office rent tops globally, but demand remains supportive
A recent speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has even encouraged the markets to speculate on a possible reversal of the central bank policy stance ... the performance of Hong Kong REITs i... ( read original story ...)
Laptop ‘for him’, vacuum ‘for her’? HSBC draws ire with Valentine offer
LONDON (Reuters) - A Valentine’s day special deal for HSBC staff in Hong Kong offering discounted laptops ‘for him’ but vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances ‘for her’ has angered staff ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end weaker ahead of trade talk outcome
HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares closed lower on ... while the IT sector closed 0.8 percent lower, the financial sector ended flat and the property sector ended 0.1 percent firmer. ** Ch... ( read original story ...)
Half of Hong Kong’s tycoons saw their wealth fall over the past year
But the biggest loser was Pollyanna Chu, who saw 73 per cent of her fortune wiped out following warning from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission that her company, Kingston Financial’s shares ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Review: MMA Capital (MMAC) versus HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR (HNGKY)
MMA Capital (NASDAQ:MMAC) and HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR (OTCMKTS:HNGKY) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their instituti... ( read original story ...)
Sun Life Financial Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results
Adjusted premiums and deposits is a non-IFRS financial measure that excludes from premiums ... In both cases, the decrease was attributable to Hong Kong in SLF Asia, partially offset by increases in G... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to allow extradition of criminals to China for first time
He added that anyone who transferred through Hong Kong airport, a major international hub, would be at risk of extradition to China under the amendment. He said the case of Meng Wanzhou, the chief fin... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Ireland Look to Forge Closer Financial Co-Operation Including Fintech
The Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, James Lau, is visiting Ireland to foster closer financial co-operation between the two countries. According to a release, Lau met with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks must step up cybersecurity, protect customers’ data as online scams multiply, warns industry leader
Hong Kong’s banks must step up their efforts to combat cybercrime and protect customers’ data amid a dramatic rise in online attacks, one of the city’s most senior banking executives has warned. Mary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong capital finds way to Vietnam amid trade war
The Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment recorded $19 billion of foreign direct investment from Hong Kong in the first half of 2018. Terence Chiu, head of Commercial Banking at HSBC Bank (Ho... ( read original story ...)
Allahabad Bank dials RBI for transfer of bad loan from Hong Kong
The bank is, by all probability, set to miss the March deadline set by the government for winding up the branch. KOLKATA: State-run Allahabad Bank has sought Reserve Bank of India’s permission to tran... ( read original story ...)
Belt and Road needs an image makeover
Meanwhile, a range of regional currencies can be tapped for Belt and Road projects – something Bank of China (BoC) recently discovered when it ... construction in the Greater Bay Area around Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shares May Inch Higher On Monday
Hong Kong & China Gas added 0.47 percent, Sands China lost 0.40 percent and BOC Hong Kong gained 0.33 percent. The lead from Wall Street is cautiously optimistic as stock fluctuated Friday before fini... ( read original story ...)