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Hong Kong moves to ease intellectual property tax deductions
Hong Kong moves to ease intellectual property tax deductions
The amendments will apply to contracts entered into on or after 1 April.
5 days ago
Hong Kong crypto firms face shutdown risk under licensing rules
AI investment platforms and paid online influencers could face closer scrutiny.
6 days ago
Seven firms secure IP-backed loan approvals of up to $39m
The initial batch spans electronics, construction, toy manufacturing, and medical devices.
Nearly nine in 10 merchants face payment fraud attacks
Average losses reached $1m, with refund fraud affecting half of retailers.
Anchorpoint launches tokenised money programme with PwC Hong Kong
TAP targets real-world use cases following the launch of the HKDAP stablecoin.
Hang Seng Biotech Index secures world-first warrant
Kenanga will launch Malaysia’s first warrant linked to the index.
Hong Kong forges gold market ties with Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s central bank eyes participation in HK’s precious metals operations.
Gov’t upsizes Silver Bond issuance to $55b on strong demand
A total of 476,703 valid applications were recorded by the subscription deadline.
Hong Kong and Dubai form working group to strengthen financial market ties
Their key initiatives include sustainable and Islamic finance.
Sohar International debuts Asia‑Pacific base in Hong Kong
The new base gives the Omani lender closer access to Mainland China and Asia.
Hong Kong tops green finance ranking as SEA firms seek cheaper funding
The city ranked ahead of Singapore, Shanghai, London, and New York.
Payment delays hit 40% of firms despite 2026 growth upgrade
Agrifood, construction, and energy firms reported customer defaults.
Customers use AI more than advisers in finance, McKinsey says
But four in five buyers still rely on human guidance for consequential choices.
Hong Kong pulls ahead of digital wallet shift; Singapore close behind
Wallets accounted for 41% of e-commerce value in the city.
China rules tighten scrutiny of outbound deals via Hong Kong
Law adds national security reviews for technology-heavy transactions.
HashKey Exchange brings Franklin Templeton’s tokenised fund to Asia
They will also expand tokenised products across markets and asset classes.
HK treasury tax reforms should take effect in 2026/27: PwC
PwC expects the changes to encourage more funds to flow into corporate treasury centres.
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