Hong Kong
Gov’t expands GBA data contract to cover all industry sectors
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.
HK Express launches intermodal pass for ferry and flight transactions
Travellers can now purchase both ferry and flight tickets in one transaction.
Digital scams in Hong Kong 10% higher than global average
Online forums and dating sites were the most targeted by scammers.
Raya Airways launches new Hong Kong route
It operates five times weekly.
CHI Residences in Wan Chai and Jordan hit market
The tender will close on 6 December.
Stellerus helps organisations manage hazard, climate risks
The Hong Kong startup offers a fast and accurate early warning system for natural disasters.
Gov't strongly objects to US tech investment ban
The government said it is rejecting the measure.
BOCHK makes fully automated transactions of corporate remittances
BOCHK is the first Hong Kong commercial bank to connect to mBridge.
Chinachem Group subsidiary buys Sha Tin site for $1b
It has a 50-year land grant.
Standard Chartered, Ant complete HKD intra-group transactions
Ant will make use of StanChart’s treasury management principles in moving funds.
HSBC, Ant Int’l complete HKD cross-bank test transactions
The use case integrates HSBC and Hang Seng’s networks with Ant’s Whale platform.
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