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Hong Kong, Shenzhen team up for fintech hub plan
Hong Kong, Shenzhen team up for fintech hub plan
The plan ebables Shenzen FIs to establish fintech subsidiaries in Hong Kong.
Henderson Land launches two-phase Central Yards mixed-use development
According to Henderson Land, over 70% of phase 1’s office and ancillary space has already been pre-leased.
TransUnion sees credit normalise after HKMA rate cuts
For 2026, TransUnion advised lenders to adopt a flexible, data-driven approach.
CLP Power, HK electric to cut net tariffs in 2026
A household with a monthly consumption of 275kWh will pay around $10 less each month.
Hang Seng revamps branches, opens wealth centre at Kowloon main branch
The bank will open a wealth centre at Harbour City before the year ends.
Chinachem unit secures Tsuen Wan site for $2.475b
The 50‑year land grant strengthens the group’s non‑industrial portfolio.
Hong Kong launches $250k Manufacturing+ scheme for SMEs
The funding supports smart upgrades and lowers entry barriers for SMEs
Real estate investment volumes hold firm in Q3 with office gains
The retail sector saw $2.6b (US$330m) in transactions during the quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $6.1b (US$780m).
DBS Hong Kong and Nan Fung Group launch SLL with social impact KPI
Initiatives contributing to this measurement include community and wellness programmes such as “Sports Date.”
Government completes $4.1b new buildings in September
It also certified buildings with up to 100,005 square metres for occupation.
HKMA reports 1.4% rise in Q3 credit card receivables
Delinquency and charge‑off ratios were stable at 0.45% and 0.64%, respectively.
AMINA HK can now offer crypto spot trading, asset safeguarding
Its services include 24/7 crypto spot trading, and crypto deposits and withdrawals.
Hong Kong reappoints Julia Leung as SFC chief for two years
Her new term begins 1 January 2026.
Hong Kong’s commercial insurance market stays favourable for buyers in Q3
Rates fell across most product lines, including for some less-preferred risks.
Economy expands 3.8% in Q3
Thanks to the surge in exports and expansion in domestic demand.
Mixed-use property in Sham Shui Po opens for tender at $75m
156 to 158 Nam Cheong Street consists of six storeys for retail, office, and residential.
Double-digit growth for export and import volumes in September
Export and import prices increased by 2.4% and 2% YoY, respectively.
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