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IT services post 99% YoY jump in Q3 receipts
IT services post 99% YoY jump in Q3 receipts
Service industries will also benefit from continued improvement in local consumer sentiment.
HKEX launches Tech 100 Index as its first Hong Kong equity benchmark
To support product development, HKEX has signed a licensing agreement with E Fund Management.
Endowus rolls out two investment portfolios in HK, SG
Income Enhanced Conservative and Income Enhanced Aggressiveness are now available.
PAObank enables real-time FX transactions using Citi’s API
Accounts of end customers will be debited and credited in real time.
Gov't signs IP deals with Cambodia and Malaysia
The agreements outlined information exchange, training and commercialisation initiatives.
Hong Kong employers brace for disruption as AI hits admin roles hardest
53% of employers expect more than a quarter of their staff will require reskilling, and 26% expect more than half will need new skills.
Prudential unit files IPO to sell 9.91% stake
It has filed a Red Herring Prospectus for the IPO.
Dah Sing Bank extends US stock trading service to nearly 24 hours
It also modified its brokerage fee rate to US$0.015 per share.
8 in 10 Chinese companies choose Hong Kong as global launchpad
City channels 60% of China’s outbound direct investment
63% of finance leaders forecast GDP growth in 2026
Survey cites capital-market depth and financial connectivity as key supports.
HKIC posts $2.34b investment income in 2024
Its operating income stood at $2.25b over the same period.
Li Dong Building hits market at $800m in public tender
The building is about 90% leased, largely to medical, fitness, and physiotherapy tenants.
November property registrations slips to 7,121 units
Residential agreements decline as total consideration eases year on year.
Port cargo throughput falls 5.6% in Q3
Inward cargo dropped 11% whilst outward shipments rose modestly.
Hong Kong offers 535 market stalls for December public auction
The auctions will cover cooked food, fresh meat, seafood, fresh produce and other sundry trade categories.
HK retail sales up 6.9% YoY in October
It was estimated at $35.2b.
Residential mortgage loans reached $31.3b in October
Loan transactions decreased by 2.1% to $12.4b, whilst secondary transactions increased by 3.4% to $16b.
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