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Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025

This was driven by robust growth in both long-term and general insurance business.

HK employers face rising benefit costs, financial strain: report

Mental health, health benefits, and financial wellbeing are the three areas most employers in the region are planning to enhance over the next three years.

Nearly 65% of retailers utilise marketplaces

Only around 40% of retailers use their websites to sell.

Mainland Chinese deposits surge as Hong Kong insurers gain

End-2024, Hong Kong’s MCV insurance market reached HK$62.5b (US$8b).

Commercial floors at 382 Lockhart Road up for sale

The indicative price is set at $398M, or approximately $8,405 per square foot.

Hong Kong logistics rental softens in H1

Tenants’ adjustment and tariff risks dragged rental prices and activities.

HKMA fines three banks for violating anti-money laundering policies

HKMA ordered fines and formulation of remedial measures.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has conducted disciplinary action against Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong Branch (IOBHK), Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited (BCOM(HK)), and Bank of Communications Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch (BCOM) for violating the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Chapter 615 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (AMLO) on 22 July.

New tax portals launched

This allows tax matters to be handled electronically.

Task force drafts proposed elderly-friendly building designs

Mandatory requirements for caring will be regulated in the first half of 2026.

Shangri-la Asia appoints Kuok Hui Kwong as new CEO

Kwong held leadership roles in the company since 2014.

En-bloc commercial building in Central-Sheung Wan CBD for sale

The property is well-suited for student housing in line with government policy.

China Vanke reports up to $13.15b net loss in H1

Basic loss per share ranged from $0.92 to $1.11.

Wing Tai and CSI Properties unveil "Central Crossing" in Central district

Located at 118 Wellington Street, the project is expected to be completed by mid-2026.

"Hostels in the City" scheme offers cost-effective hotel conversion option: CBRE

With minimal hotel supply growth projected (just 0.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2030), the overall hotel stock is expected to decline under the scheme.

Hong Kong’s surprise tender cancellation raises red flags for investors: CBRE

The decision was compared to a similar incident in 2021, when the government withdrew the sale of Tsing Yi Town Lot No. 200 due to its temporary use as a quarantine facility.