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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’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.