Financial Services
IPOs spur bank hiring rebound
The Claude ban is a crash course in digital resilience — and that’s good for Hong Kong bankers
This pushes bankers to think under pressure – the skill that differentiates a commoditised analyst from a strategic advisor.
Gig workers hit credit barriers despite 95% prime risk tiers
Compared to a wider market, 82% meet repayments without difficulty.
Hang Seng Bank launches NFC-powered e-Passbook for seniors
Users can tap their phones to view balances and request records of up to 7 years.
Trust planners face pressure as Hong Kong entrepreneurs go global
Differing legal systems can create friction for businesses operating across borders.
GREEN$ to link with AlipayHK as EPD phases out physical card points
Starting 4 May, unregistered GREEN$ physical cards will stop earning points.
Mortgage uptick offers relief to Hong Kong banks
Some lenders offer aggressive fixed-rate products to attract clients.
SFC urges SEHK to tighten internal controls and auditor oversight
The new measures will reduce reliance on director confirmations for oversight.
AIA expands wealth services for HNW segment with Alta Prestige centre
The firm targets ultra-wealthy with a new advisory centre.
Hong Kong to align development strategy with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
The government will draft the city’s first five-year plan.
The succession shift: Redesigning wealth structures for the next generation
Wealth that endures is not merely protected. It is understood.
TransUnion appoints Tim Fu as Hong Kong chief revenue officer
Fu joins from PayPal.
Talent shortage and tighter budgets to shape bank hiring in 2026
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain the most in-demand roles.
uSMART opens Admiralty office with sunlit collaboration hubs
The office features two main meeting rooms designed to maximise natural light.
Hong Kong eases stamp duty and eyes gold tax incentives
They will also help set up a trade association for the gold industry, said FS Chan.
MPFA to roll out 'MPF Full Portability' phase one this year
The move covers employees hired from 1 May 2025.
Electronic bond trading platform to launch in H2
Hong Kong will also encourage more digital bond issuances.
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