Financial Services

Hang Seng Bank enhances capabilities of AI-powered chatbot

‘HARO’ can now help customers manage their personal finances.

China's ultra rich set to boost Hong Kong wealth assets by 50% in 2023

HNWIs from the Mainland are edging out AuM from other APAC markets.

Hong Kong inks fintech cooperation deal with Brazil

The two central banks will share information and lead joint innovation projects.

Hang Seng Bank launches all-in-one payment collection service for merchants

Merchants may soon accept several payment methods through one integrated point-of-sale terminal.

Number of mortgage accounts up 7.6% to 532,000 in Q2

The number of mortgage inquiries also hit a three-year high.

Hong Kong shakes up lending in long-overdue virtual banking push

Fintechs and telco firms are lining up to get a cut of the city's banking market.

Court of Final Appeal upholds regulatory action against Moody's

Moody’s published a 2011 report that flagged risks at certain Chinese companies.

Exchange Fund assets up to $4.14t in July

Both foreign currency and Hong Kong dollar assets rose.

Hong Kong and Singapore private banks wage war for wealth managers to lure Asia's crazy rich

Banks are willing to offer pay hikes between 30-45% to secure the best talent.

Hong Kong's aggregate balance expected to hold above $50b in end-September

The HKMA drained further liquidity after buying $14.57b last week.

What are the key risks to buoyant Hong Kong banks?

Intricate Mainland ties are both boon and bane.

World's largest lithium metals producer files for Hong Kong IPO

Ganfeng Lithium plans to raise up to US$1b in its flotation.

Bank lending slows to 9.5% in July amidst threats of higher borrowing costs

This represents the slowest pace of growth in over one and a half years.

Approved mortgage loans rally 9% to $44.3b in July

This comes from a mild 4.8% growth in June.