Hong Kong
Chubb’s Hong Kong life business crucial for international expansion: analyst
It accounted for 15% of pre-tax income for the group.
ETF trading under Stock Connect kicks off
There are over 130 EFTs listed in Hong Kong.
IPO market to regain momentum in H2 2022
For the whole year, PwC expects Hong Kong to raise between $180m to $200m.
Rising interest rates to be Hong Kong banks’ saving grace
NIMs are expected to rise and outweigh asset quality deterioration in the near term.
Xi wants ‘one country, two systems’ unchanged
The Chinese leader said the principle was successful.
Lee seeks to strengthen HK status as international financial, trading centre
John Lee was sworn in as Hong Kong’s new leader.
HKEX to attract high-quality US-listed Chinese firms: PwC
Overall market capitalisation in Hong Kong reached $42t in 2021.
HK’s IPO market sees slowdown in H122
Funds raised in H122 plummeted by 92% YoY.
Is Hong Kong’s role as offshore financial center under threat?
Inflows from Mainland China will support the city, but issues are challenging this role.
Small workspace demand up 29% in 2021 due to hybrid setup
The supply for flexible workspace is expected to grow by 15% in 2023.
HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology
Qualified startups can apply to access extensive biotech funding.
Dah Sing Bank approved to open new Shenzhen Branch
Establishment of the new branch is slated for early 2023.
Businesses see 50% increase of bad debt write-offs: study
Almost half of the total value of business-to-business invoices was overdue.
Mainland’s shortened quarantine period for inbound travel could trigger HK to ease: analyst
Quarantine in the Mainland was cut to 10 days from 21 days.
Hong Kong is the priciest housing market in 2021: study
This is due to low incomes.
Sun Life Hong Kong names new general manager for life and health
She is tasked with the firm's business strategy for the Greater Bay Area.
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