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Hang Seng Bank eyes Middle East expansion

Hang Seng Bank eyes Middle East expansion

Its two subsidiaries already have collaborations planned in Saudi Arabia.

Standard Chartered, Ant complete HKD intra-group transactions

Ant will make use of StanChart’s treasury management principles in moving funds.

HSBC, Ant Int’l complete HKD cross-bank test transactions

The use case integrates HSBC and Hang Seng’s networks with Ant’s Whale platform.

Mobile Shop partners with Zand Bank for transport innovation

The two will deliver transport solutions via CabCab. 

Hong Kong to issue more crypto licenses by year-end

Three virtual asset trading platforms are already licensed.

Investor demand fuels industrial property growth in Q3

Notable transactions include JINGDONG buying Li Fung Centre for $1.8b.

Gov't anticipates 438,000 housind demand for next decade

In response, the government has revised the public-to-private housing ratio to 70:30.

Airport Authority Hong Kong clinches HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for innovative biometric solution

Its Flight Token Travel has streamlined airport operations to enable a seamless experience for customers.

Hong Kong tells financial firms to adopt “risk-based” approach to AI adoption

The government will adopt a dual-track approach that considers risk.

Exports value eases to 4.7% YoY in September

In August, exports value rose 6.4% YoY.

ZA Bank commences pilot for virtual asset trading service

Three in four Hong Kong investors are interested in investing in cryptocurrency.

DeepTrin sets foot in HK with regional headquarters

The company aims to raise the brand's influence in the Asia-Pacific market. 

Retail market sees strong leasing activity led by premium deals

Key transactions include Emperor Watch's 5-year lease in Shanghai Bank Tower.

Hong Kong launches task force to reinforce asset, wealth hub stats

Hong Kong's assets under management exceeded $31t by the end of 2023.