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Mainland tourists boost Hong Kong tourism

Mainland tourists boost Hong Kong tourism

Over 11.9 million international visitors in H1.

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New stock index futures contract starts Aug 12

Tracks mainland companies listed in Hong Kong and China.

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Walmart could bid for ParknShop

World’s largest retailer consulting with bank on acquisition.

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Hong Kong’s gold exports to China fall 4.8%

Gold headed for first annual decline in 13 years.

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Despite questionable ethics, HSBC reports H1 net profit surge of 22%

Shares fall, however, on concerns about China’s growth.

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DBS Bank Hong Kong extends US$16.3 million loan to Qianhai

Will go to further development of Qianhai logistics project.

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Crimes in HK by Mainland Visitors drop 6%

Prostitution by MVs also fell 6%.

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Fortune REIT looks to buy more malls in HK

Plans to raise to raise US$103 million to fund spree.

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New Zealand and China top MasterCard Index of Financial Literacy survey

Have best basic money management skills in Asia/Pacific.

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HKMA frets over doubled loan growth

Fears credit and funding risks rising.

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Hong Kong’s fund management business hits record HK$12.6 trillion

Overseas investors took 65% of assets under management.

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HKEx to introduce CES 120 Futures

Expands HKEx’s range of China-related products.

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Hong Kong hits banks for providing loans to mortgage firms

Says this will undermine property curbs.

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Dearth of CFO talent stalks Hong Kong

This despite rising demand for accounting and finance professionals.

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Four in five HK firms use cloud computing

Want to gain competitive edge and cut Capex.

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Hong Kong ready for more NFC mobile payments

Some 40% of smartphones will be NFC-enabled by yearend.

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16% of Hong Kong investors to make more aggressive strategies

Despite 13% of them losing money in 2Q13.

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