Financial Services

HK to subsidise 7 Guangdong residential care homes

This increases the number of care homes under the scheme to 11.

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 boosts fintech growth

He held discussions with representatives from the financial regulators, fintech sector, academia, and research institutions.

Hong Kong financial services market grows 60% 

This was due to the recovery of the city’s overall economy.

Money woes break hearts for 1 in 3 couples: survey

Spending too much money and differences in saving habits were the top dealbreakers.

Mortgage loans down 12.2% to $21.8b

Applications also fell by 12.2% MoM to 5,919. The value of residential loans approved in August reached $21.8b, a 12.2% decrease from July, the Hong...

PwC urges Hong Kong to adopt three-pronged approach for financial resilience

The strategy focuses on recouping capital, enhancing enterprise and talent attraction, and embracing opportunities in the digital economy.

HK ranks 3rd in global financial centres index

It also ranked first in the Asia Pacific region. Hong Kong has climbed to third place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index 36 Report from...

HKMA reduces base rate to 5.25% in response to US Fed rate cut

The US Fed imposed a 50bps cut to its federal funds rate.

Hong Kong leads crypto market growth in Eastern Asia at 85.6%

The growth was fueled by the country’s supportive regulatory frameworks.

HK launches $10b scheme to boost smart production facilities

The government will provide the funding through investments on a 1:2 basis.