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Commercial real estate downturn spreads to banks
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.
Property sales surge in October with 5,857 units sold
Sales surged by 99.4% and 52.4% MoM.
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.
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.
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