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FWD Insurance new business first year premiums surge 59% in 2025
FWD Insurance new business first year premiums surge 59% in 2025
The insurer ranked third amongst new business single premiums.
HSBC and HSBC Life sign Humansa MOU for HNW health planning
Longer lifespans are forcing HNWIs to rethink wealth succession and protection strategies, the bank said.
Hongkong Land expands Shanghai flagship with Westbund Central Phase Two
New tenants include more than 600 international retail and lifestyle brands.
Retail sales rise 12.8% in March
Online sales climbed 35.1%.
Golden Week visitors rise 8% to 1.19 million
Mainland arrivals reached 1.01 million.
Sun Life reported income falls 49.9% to $340m in Q1 2026
Underlying earnings per share stood at C$1.9 in the quarter.
HSBC upgrades GDP forecast on stronger domestic demand
The bank now expects the economy to grow 3.8% in 2026.
HSBC unveils invitation-only Privé World Legend Mastercard
A Mastercard-exclusive dining club will launch at the Hong Kong International Airport later in 2026.
Hong Kong’s Mox achieves breakeven in Q1, unveils wealth platform
Mox+ offers preferential FX pricing, enhanced deposit rates, and early access to new products.
Sichuan Neautus seeks Hong Kong listing amidst $345b TCM market shake-up
Procurement tightening reshapes competition in China’s traditional medicine supply chain.
Property sales jump 12.3% MoM in April
Residential units made up 7,368 agreements, up 16.7%.
CK Hutchison to exit VodafoneThree stake in $45.5b cash deal
The sale triggers a $4.7b expected gain for the group.
K11 MUSEA sees tourist spending surge; luxury sales nearly double
The luxury mall logged a sharp spending differential between visitors and premium brands.
Home price recovery may test developers’ discipline: S&P
S&P expects residential prices to rise 8%-10% in 2026, but warns that aggressive land bidding could pose long-term risks.
Tech funding holds steady at $391.4m in April
Funding was unchanged from March but rose 71.96% YoY, with Botinkit accounting for the month’s top deal.
Uber to acquire FlyTaxi in bid to dominate Hong Kong’s taxi market
FlyTaxi will continue operating its app with no immediate changes for users or drivers.
Wan Chai commercial building up for public tender at $1.2b
Gloucester Road asset offered as investor interest in HK core offices builds.
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