Finance chief's blueprint seen as gauge for officials' 'reform mindset' following Beijing's 15th five-year plan recommendations Hong Kong's coming annual budget must address critical bottlenecks in ...
Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
HONG KONG, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Hong Kong proposes to spend about HK$4 billion ($512 million) to buy out the owners of homes in a high-rise housing complex ravaged by a massive fire that killed more ...
Hong Kong banks hand out Lunar New Year bonuses to thousands of employees
Thousands of bank employees in Hong Kong received Lunar New Year gifts on Friday, with some lenders offered cash and even a day off as economic and market sentiment improves.
Hong Kong’s IPO pipeline remains strong: HKEX chairman
Hong Kong's IPO market has a strong pipeline, with 488 companies awaiting approval, said Carlson Tong, chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) on Friday. Since the start of 2026, ...
The Great Firewall Of Finance: China’s Crackdown & Hong Kong’s Rise
Know why China’s crackdown on offshore stablecoins is pushing liquidity to Hong Kong. Analyze the shift from unregulated capital flight to Hong Kong’s regulated crypto hub.
The Privacy Layer Wars: Aztec ($AZTEC) & Hong Kong’s Regulated Hub
Aztec ($AZTEC) is a privacy-focused Layer 2 network that is built on the Ethereum platform. Unlike traditional Ethereum transactions, which are completely transparent and visible to all, Aztec allows ...
Hong Kong banks reward staff with gifts, extra holiday and lai see as they return to work
Bank of China (Hong Kong) is giving away hampers, ZA Bank is paying a HK$10,000 bonus, while HSBC and Hang Seng are offering HK$500.
Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, CEO Ultan Miller pitched a pre-IPO token index as industry leaders warned equity tokenization without issuer consent poses legal risks.
HSBC Stock Slides 6% Premarket After $14B Offer To Buy Remaining Stake In Hong Kong Unit
HSBC's U.S. shares fell nearly 6% in premarket trading on Thursday after the lender agreed to wholly buy out its Hong Kong-based unit, Hang Seng Bank, for almost $14 billion. The London-based bank is ...
HSBC kicks off year with Hong Kong branches closed, vandalised
HONG KONG (Reuters) - HSBC is being drawn into Hong Kong's political turmoil with protesters attacking some of its branches and graffiti daubed on the famous pair of lions that guard its ...
Hong Kong Shares Surge Amid Lunar New Year Anticipation
Hong Kong shares climbed in light trading ahead of the Lunar New Year. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.52% with advances in material stocks. Zijin Mining led the gains, while HSBC Holdings saw losses.
Hong Kong regulator adds Victory Fintech to list of approved trading platforms
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added another company to its list of formally licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms, according to a Friday announcement. The SFC’s list of ...
AFRC raises audit quality concerns amid surge in Hong Kong IPOs
The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) has issued an open letter to all public interest entity (PIE) auditors that serve as reporting accountants for companies preparing to list on the ...
Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks during holiday
HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Standard Chartered, Citibank and DBS offer the metal to select clients while it hovers near a record high Gold, mahjong sets, fancy lai see packets and dinners with fireworks ...