Financial Services
Mortgage uptick offers relief to Hong Kong banks
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.
Hong Kong doubles RMB business facility to $227.27b in global RMB push
They seek to increase RMB bond issuance and increase cross-border RMB transactions.
Expanded tax exemption eyed as Hong Kong’s family offices surge 25% in 2 years
The sector contributed $12.6b annually.
WeLab Bank kills FX fees with HK’s first multi-currency debit card
The new Mastercard allows spending in 11 currencies at "at-cost" prices.
DBS raises US$272m for PIMCO’s 60/40 fund
Singapore and Hong Kong customers were able to invest at a minimum of S$1,000 or HK$20,000.
Standard Chartered named sole securities provider for First Sentier HK funds
The move strengthens the bank's fund services leadership across Asia.
China Taiping forecasts 225% profit rise on higher investment
The company’s insurance business remains stable and healthy.
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