Financial Services
Hong Kong inks fintech cooperation with Switzerland
Hong Kong inks fintech cooperation with Switzerland
It lays out a bilateral mechanism for companies entering one another’s markets.
Hong Kong bosses prefer to upskill than hire to combat market disruption
31% aim to leverage the expertise of other businesses by partnering with digital agencies.
Hang Seng Bank rolls out mobile security key to enhance e-banking services
It will replace the need for a physical security device.
3 in 5 executives laud government fintech initiatives
They belive it is key to maintain Hong Kong's financial dominance.
Prime rates will not immediately rise after Fed hike: OCBC
Banks have enough money to delay its implementation.
How will amendments to China's tax treaty benefits impact listed companies?
Companies might want to restructure to take advantage of the guidelines.
Government willing to spend fiscal reserves on education
Even if it means going beyond the $5b additional funding, said CE Lam.
How will the amendments on OFC tax exemption address industry concerns?
It remains vague on issues other than ring-fencing and tax leakage.
Credit card receivables up 10.8% in Q4
This is equivalent to $131.24b.
Government should amend tax measures to boost international financial hub status
It’s high time to boost the private equity fund and asset management industry.
Exchange Fund assets balloon to $3.6t in January
It soared from $83.5m.
Hong Kong banks bust out the chatbots
Digital savvy clients may soon prefer to interact more with chatbots.
Hong Kong scores top Asian fintech investment as China's unicorns take a break
WeLab’s $220m series B funding round has some big-time backers including Alibaba.
Hong Kong and Singapore issue RFP for cross-border blockchain project
The project aims to digitalise trade between the two cities.
Big banks lock mortgage rates amidst Fed hike worries
HSBC and BOC locked rates at 1.68% - lower than the industry standard.
What tax measures can the government roll out to boost sustainable development?
Waiving first-time registration tax for e-vehicles may be a good idea, said EY.
More compliance jobs open as Hong Kong banks set to lead Basel regulations in 2018
Those with AML and KYC skills are poised to be the most sought-after.
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