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CBRE sees strong developer interest in Shek Mun site
CBRE sees strong developer interest in Shek Mun site
The site has the potential to deliver 926 units across three residential towers.
HK’s digital and intelligent development gets boost from new pact
It will cover areas including ICT infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Hong Kong records first insurance sidecar issuance worth $12m
The issuance was made through Great Wall Re Limited.
FWD launches illness insurance amidst push for clearer claims
Customers will receive the more favourable disease definition when policy terms differ from industry standards.
Gov't backs nine accelerators under pilot I&T scheme
Funding will be matched one-to-two, with a subsidy ceiling of $30m.
Hong Kong’s first reinsurance sidecar issued at $94m by mainland PICC
The sidecar covers reinsurance for offshore windfarm property insurance in mainland China.
HKEX to add 12 stock option classes in November
Both weekly and monthly expiries will go live from the first day of trading.
BEA buys green certificates covering 30% of expected power use
The certificates represent 10,500 MWh of solar-generated electricity.
FinTech Association of Hong Kong names Michele Fung as chair
She succeeds Lareina Wang, who completed her two-year term.
Office splits as Central tightens and decentralised rents stall
Space availability in Central tightened in Q3 2026, according to CBRE.
Anchor Street building for sale at $150m
CBRE says it can house 112 students upon conversion.
Jardine Matheson takes full ownership of Gammon in $2.61b deal
Balfour Beatty’s 50% stake will be paid for in instalments through December 2028.
HSBC Life expands cross-border healthcare with four new lounges
Policyholders in Hong Kong and mainland China can access appointment and medical escort services.
Hang Seng launches new index tracking hard tech firms
It covers firms involved in semiconductors, AI, and electronic equipment.
HK Express mainland passenger traffic rises 45% during Golden Week
Passenger traffic peaked at more than 13,000 on 2 October.
New HKEX-S&P DJI joint index tracks US and Hong Kong equities
The index allocates 60% to the HKEX Tech 100 and 40% to the S&P 500.
Sincere’s Central department store to cease operations in December
The department store chain is looking for a new site in the area.
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