In Focus

Retailers are embracing new consumer behaviour in the age of "bricks and clicks."

Retail investors accounted for about 20% of all trading in Hong Kong in 2019, according to last year's HKEX survey.

About 61% of accounting and finance professionals see it flourish in the next five years.

And what it means for authorized institutions.

About 62% and 69% of Hong Kongers and Singaporeans, respectively, are now investing responsively.

Schroders reported that investment returns are expected to average 11% annually.

Sales rose 2.9% during the month, a drop compared to 5.8% in June.

Investors are now facing challenges in sourcing funds despite growth in capital seen in the past year.

A survey found 67% of investors are driven by the higher potential return of sustainability.

The plan provides support in enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial hub, amongst others.

Top execs plan to increase spending for medical insurance in the next 12 months.

The two governments will still facilitate movements of travellers under respective control measures.

The jobless rate further dropped to 5% between May and July 2021.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she is optimistic that Hong Kong will continue to recruit more talent.

Around 56% of industry practitioners are positive about the prospect of the sector.

One in two said they would feel “unsafe” until those around them have been vaccinated against COVID-19.