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StanChart taps Cushman & Wakefield for upgraded property services
StanChart taps Cushman & Wakefield for upgraded property services
C&W will help drive the bank's sustainability agenda across its real estate portfolio.
25% of employers to enhance insurance coverage in the next two years
More than half of companies are already offering health and wellbeing benefits.
Hong Kong to boost green and digital cooperation with Singapore
Singapore is Hong Kong's largest trading partner in SEA.
AIA adopts AI platform for financial crime compliance
Singapore-based regTech firm Silent Eight will provide the platform.
Patek Philippe Salons exhibit largest “Rare Handcrafts” collection
Discover the new Patek Philippe “Rare Handcrafts 2024” collection, with a total of 82 timepieces combining technical prowess with unlimited creativity.
Visa tokens bring $15b to Asia Pacific digital commerce in 2023
The company said Visa token issued has so far reached 1 billion.
Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
AEC Group and CRREM partner to fast-track net-zero transition in Asia Pacific real estate
The two forged a partnership to champion the Net Zero Real Estate Pioneers initiative in Asia Pacific.
CRE investors bullish on Singapore and Hong Kong retail revival
Wealthy investors from Europe and Taiwan are showing interest in investing in Singapore.
Hongkong Land Holdings posts US$582m net loss in FY23
The company attributed its loss to a gradual decline in its prime office portfolio valuation.
Hong Kong draws on Singapore for modern, green port development
Smart logistics is an area of collaboration Hong Kong intends to push with Singapore.
Singaporean finance and tech professionals earn less than Hong Kong peers: Bloomberg
Investment banking analysts in Hong Kong earn 46% more than Singaporeans.
AIA’s China expansion to enhance earnings diversity in long run: analyst
But capital buffers may narrow due to dividend payout and share buyback schemes.
Sun Life posts growth in Q4’23, Asia’s individual sales driven by Hong Kong market
Regional office expenses and other factors resulted in a net loss of $12m.
Vicon Holdings CEO bags accolade at HKB Management Excellence Awards
His leadership allowed the company to achieve a revenue growth of 166.3% and transform into a profitable entity.
Manulife wins HKB Management Excellence Awards for DEI programme
The initiative aims to better serve a diverse customer base whilst ensuring they are treated with dignity.
Crawford Hong Kong honoured at HKB Management Excellence Awards
The company has invested in talent programmes to ensure people’s development.
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