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Gov't rolls out finance course for seniors under Elder Academy scheme
Gov't rolls out finance course for seniors under Elder Academy scheme
It aims to expand the course to about 180 elder academies over the next three years.
4 in 5 SMEs report easier bank credit approvals in Q3
Some, however, said the process was more difficult.
Victory Securities to market virtual asset structured products
These products enable investors to have higher potential returns.
14 HK firms gain approval to join GBA wealth scheme
They can now offer cross-boundary investment services to GBA investors.
FCC Analytics taps Airstar and livi bank for federated learning AML
The initiative aims to enhance interbank cooperation whilst maintaining data privacy.
Hong Kong to issue more crypto licenses by year-end
Three virtual asset trading platforms are already licensed.
Hong Kong launches task force to reinforce asset, wealth hub stats
Hong Kong's assets under management exceeded $31t by the end of 2023.
HKMA issues RMB1b 3-year bonds at 2.13%
The bonds received RMB7.212b tender applications.
HK to ‘future-proof’ financial system for long-term sustainability
Total banking deposits in Hong Kong have grown by 5%.
HK to subsidise 7 Guangdong residential care homes
This increases the number of care homes under the scheme to 11.
HKMA, banks launch new measures to boost SME financing and support
The initiative will launch five new measures.
2024 Policy Address: Leaders commend gov’t plans to reinforce financial sector
The government will continue to forge financial cooperation overseas.
2024 Policy Address: HK strengthens role as global risk management hub
The Insurance Authority will initiate a review next year.
EMSD rolls out Green Welfare NGOs scheme applications
First batch applications will open on 14 October, whilst second batch opens on 30 November.
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)...
Home & Youth Affairs Bureau launches family education scheme
Deadline for submissions is on 22 November.
The Home & Youth Affairs Bureau and the Family Council have launched a five-year “Funding Scheme on the...
Hong Kong’s foreign assets decreased to $3.49t
Foreign liabilities stood at $26.6b.
Hong Kong boosts fintech growth
He held discussions with representatives from the financial regulators, fintech sector, academia, and research institutions.
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