Asian equity markets were mixed despite a stronger US dollar overnight, as Hong Kong outperformed the region, which was led by growth stocks and sectors on light volumes, in advance of Fed Chair ...
Bank of East Asia touts commitment to SMEs as it reports 20% first-half profit slump
Hong Kong's largest family-owned lender, has pledged continuing dedication to the city's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amid concerns that many such companies are struggling with cash-flow ...
HSBC boss exits on a high after his Hong Kong bet pays off, says ALEX BRUMMER
Noel Quinn's stewardship of Britain's biggest bank HSBC has been brief. Yet in four years at the top he radically changed the shape of the lender.
Hong Kong crypto exchanges face challenges to get full licenses
HONG Kong’s push for a digital-asset hub faces growing pains amid uncertainty over whether 11 crypto exchanges will all achieve full licenses after earlier receiving initial approvals. Read more at ...
Hong Kong jury unanimously finds Swedish businessman guilty of raping former domestic worker
A Hong Kong jury has unanimously found a Swedish businessman guilty of raping his former domestic worker. Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, 35, was convicted on one count of rape and one count of non-consensual ...
Hong Kong IPOs signal rebound as HKEX remains ‘cautiously optimistic,’ says CEO
Fundraising activity is rebounding on HKEX, reinforced by additional follow-on fundraising and a strong IPO pipeline, according to CEO Bonnie Chan.
HSBC HOLDINGS Buys back 4.5M+ Shrs for HKD299M in Total Ytd
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it repurchased a total of 4.5015 million shares of the company on the UK and Hong Kong markets yesterday (21st), involving a total of HKD299 million. Among ...
Debate breaks out as Hong Kong fencer reveals athletes’ expenses for overseas bouts
Foilist Ryan Choi says in online post some athletes face financial burdens as they pay their way to international competitions A Hong Kong fencer has sparked a debate on whether authorities should ...
AIA first-half profit jumps 53% amid mainland Chinese insurance-buying spree in Hong Kong
Asia’s largest insurer posted its best first-half profit in five years at US$3.31 billion and beat analysts’ estimates of US$3.27 billion.
7 executives of Hong Kong-listed company arrested over alleged HK$120 million fraud
Seven senior executives of a Hong Kong-listed company have been arrested in a joint operation by the city’s anti-corruption agency, securities regulator and Macau police for their alleged involvement ...
VP Bank closes Hong Kong branch and reduces staff
VP Bank has revealed that it will be concentrating on Singapore and discontinuing operations in Hong Kong. The Asia-Pacific area is still significant to the group, according to the bank's half year ...
How to Use ChatGPT in Hong Kong in 2024
Trying to use ChatGPT in Hong Kong? Learn how to bypass restrictions in Hong Kong with the best VPNs to access ChatGPT easily ...
{Block Trade}CM BANK (03968): 1.22m shares, or HK$40.85m
ET Net News Agency, 21 August 2024] A direct manual trade of 1.22 million shares of CM BANK (03968) was registered at 3:40p.m. The deal amounted to HK$40.85m, or at HK$33.425 per ...
Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority’s US$1.54 billion bond issue gets strong response
as well as Sai Ying Pun and To Kwa Wan, during this financial year and the next. Underwriters of the bond issuance include Bank of China (Hong Kong), Crédit Agricole, HSBC, Standard Chartered and UBS.