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Hong Kong central bank warns against unauthorized finance firm
Hong Kong central bank warns against unauthorized finance firm
The firm reportedly does not have authorization to take deposits.
Hong Kong construction output up 4.8% YoY in Q3
Public sector construction increased 29.8% to $30.4b nominally.
BEA saves 553,000 hours in processing time with UiPath
The bank has 77 attended automations as of December 2024.
Hongkong Land’s Q3 profit rises on China build-to-sell completions
However, the company will no longer pursue new standalone build-to-sell projects.
HSBC appoints William Chan as investment head for global insurance
He leads a team of investment specialists in Hong Kong.
ESR Group privatisation bid gains Qatar sovereign wealth fund’s backing
The wealth fund’s owned company holds 127.3 million shares in the ESR Group.
HSBC expands Premier offering with health protection, future planner tool
The tool will provide recommendations and access to a relationship manager.
GIC divests 50% of Westfield Whitford City to JY Group for A$195m
The acquisition marks JY Group's first joint venture with Scentre Group.
Tan Chong posts HK$35.9m loss in H1 2024 as automotive sales drop sharply
It reversed its HK$126.9m net profit in H1 2023.
AIA’s net profit surges 47.2% YoY in H1 2024
EPS stood at $0.30.
Regulatory vigilance, market strategy: SW Hong Kong’s Andy Wong talks keys to success in Hong Kong, Mainland China
Wong also shared his expertise on fostering successful collaborations and capitalising on emerging opportunities in sectors like fintech and sustainable energy.
Manulife Asia’s profit quadruples, Hong Kong segment doubles core earnings
The group’s NBV margin improved by 3.4 percentage points.
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME set for September 2024
Returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME will showcase a diverse range of premium timepieces and innovative technology.
Restoring memories: Breakthroughs in treating dementia
Latest discoveries revealed at 4th Asia Summit on Global Health give patients hope.
Singapore and Hong Kong team up to combat telecom scams
The parties will collaborate on three areas.
iFast launches $300m debt programme
OCBC will act as the programme’s sole arranger and dealer.
Singapore assets boost Link REIT FY24 NPI by 9.5% YoY
Despite improved NPI, the REIT’s full-year DPU fell to HK$2.6265 (S$0.45).
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