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Cathay expands Corporate SAF Programme with new tiered partnerships
Cathay expands Corporate SAF Programme with new tiered partnerships
By using SAF, the partners reduced carbon emissions by 8,060 tonnes in 2024.
Homebuyer interest in HK up amidst rate cuts, policy incentives
Developers are launching new residential projects to capture demand.Homebuyers are showing renewed interest in the residential market, following recent US Federal interest rate cuts and flexible housing measures announced in the policy address, according to CBRE.
HKUST forms advisory group to support HK's third medical school
Members include a former UK health minister and a Nobel laureate.The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has formed a council advisory group to support the development of Hong Kong’s third medical school, providing guidance to the university council. Chaired by Dr. Leong Che-Hung, the advisory group includes a roster of global medical experts and scholars such as former UK health minister Ara Darzi, chair of surgery at Imperial College London Paul Hamlyn, Columbia University's David Ho, Singaporean ophthalmologist Wong Tien-yin, and Nobel laureate Roger Kornberg from Stanford University's School of Medicine.Their collective expertise is expected to guide the university in establishing a leading medical school that will enhance Hong Kong’s role as an international hub for medical education, research, and innovation.HKUST plans to continue recruiting members to deepen the advisory group's expertise.
HSBC elevates customer travel experiences through data analytics solutions
Jiahao Teo of HSBC highlights the impact of Travel Guru in leveraging data to craft personalised travel solutions.
Commercial real estate downturn spreads to banks
Post-pandemic recoveries in HK and the mainland were weaker than expected.
Victory Securities to market virtual asset structured products
These products enable investors to have higher potential returns.
PolyU, GCBCOA launches Electronic Painting for Breast Cancer
Through EPBC, patients reported enhanced emotional well-being.
AlipayHK partners with YAS for real-time travel coverage
The embedded accident insurance is underwritten by Generali Hong Kong.
Hang Seng Insurance to benefit from parental ties
It is expected to penetrate its parent’s client base further.
14 HK firms gain approval to join GBA wealth scheme
They can now offer cross-boundary investment services to GBA investors.
Gov’t expands GBA data contract to cover all industry sectors
It was initially applied only to banking, credit, and healthcare sectors.
Gov’t expands talent scheme to include more universities, extends visa validity
Nine Mainland unversities joined the scheme.
FWD Hong Kong rolls out Crisis EasyGo series
Premium payment terms range from 10 to 25 years.
Gov't seeks stronger web security with new bill
It aims to reduce cyberattack damage.
FCC Analytics taps Airstar and livi bank for federated learning AML
The initiative aims to enhance interbank cooperation whilst maintaining data privacy.
Retail sales value fall to $29.6b in September
Most retail outlet types recorded a sales decline.
The Access Bank UK Limited officially opens Hong Kong branch
It will focus on international trade and commercial banking.
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