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Exchange Fund total assets up by $4.2bln

July total deposits rose 1.8%, with 1.1% and 2.5% rise in HK dollar and foreign-currency deposits.

OOCL increases rate on Southeast Asia-Australia services

Rate up to US$300 per TEU to ensure high quality services to the region.

Foxconn International loss balloons at $143mln

Sales rose to $3.23bln from $3.16bln despite Nokia's reduced phone orders behind falling demand for smartphones.

Henderson profit down 37% to HK$1.32bln

Failed sales of 20 Hong Kong units pressure company to intensify sales in the second half.

HSBC launches integrated banking account for SMEs

Product provides 33% discount on standard tariffs for selected trade services and 10% for telegraphic transfers.

CLP now India’s largest wind developer

CLP's subsidiary in India will develop a 39.6 MW wind farm at Harapanahalli in the Davanagere district of Karnataka.

OOIL posts first half profit at US$1.28bln

OOCL liftings increased 11.6% as it added four 8,063 TEU and five 4,578 TEU vessels.

Bright Smart's IPO 163 times subscribed

HK$237mln offer with price fixed at HK$1.60 per share primarily used to develop securities business.

Hong Kong gains edge in private banking

Proximity to business owners and those with strong business network in China gives Hong Kong advantage.

McDonald's issues RMB bonds in Hong Kong

Multinational company’s sale of RMB200 million opens up more potential issuers to tap market.

HSBC China becomes market maker to trade RMB and Ringgit

Lender also provides ringgit exchange service through its branches in 24 key Chinese cities.

BEA to use RMB bonds proceeds for expansion

Lender not keen on divesting 20% stake of Canadian subsidiary as it profit soared 78%.

Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange picks Greenline for FIX solutions

Greenline provides FIX testing and certification solutions to help quickly and efficiently onboard commodities trading firms.

Auction of 2 Kowloon sites may earn $6.25bln

Bidding to test developers' resolve after government has shown its determination to bring property prices down.

China's central bank opens bond market to Hong Kong lenders

Promotes development of renminbi trade settlement in Hong Kong and enhance its Renminbi offshore business.

Government to implement more property measures

Measures to control potential risks in the property sector include increasing land supply and curbing speculative activities in the property market.