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HSBC profit after tax rose to $9.2b in H1
HSBC profit after tax rose to $9.2b in H1
The board has approved an interim dividend of $0.09 per ordinary share for the period.
Hang Seng Bank attributable profit drops 46% YoY to HK$4.7b in H1 2022
External factors such as the fifth wave of the pandemic affected the financial result.
Cushman & Wakefield appoints new Hong Kong head of business development
She will be lead the research and marketing functions in Hong Kong.
Approved mortgage loans drop 5.9% MoM in June
The drop was likely due to the decrease in applications during the same month.
Hong Kong ‘s ZA Bank offers up to 5% Bloom Coins reward for card spend
They can use the coins to redeem NFTs, e-vouchers, amongst others.
Hong Kong Business welcomes nominations for the Made in Hong Kong Awards and Designed in Hong Kong Awards 2022
Deadline for entries will be on 28 October 2022.
JLL Hong Kong, Kai Shing Mgmt tenants can now pay via WeChat Pay HK app
Users simply need to input their e-Bill number to pay their management fees.
HK’s funds industry needs to assess climate-related risks ahead of new deadlines:PwC
New SFC guidelines will enter into force on 20 August.
Dah Sing Bank temporarily closes Central, Ocean Walk Branches
Both branches will reopen on Saturday.
Positive experience boosts Hong Kong’s retirement mastery index score
The city’s score went up from 4.8 to 61.1 in the Sun Life Retirement Mastery Index.
Hong Kong Island to see ‘moderate’ office rental growth in H2
Rents are more affordable compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Top 5 institutions where business and commerce majors want to work
The Hong Kong SAR government is one of the five.
HKMA raises its base rate to 2.75%
The new rate took effect on 28 July.
Weaker retail sales to put pressure on HK shop rentals: report
Retail sales dropped by 2.9% for the first time in five months.
Exports value dip 6.4% YoY to $380.7b in June
The Census & Statistics Department said exports to the Mainland continued to fall.
Super luxury homes sustain demand but sales remain weak
Record luxury property transactions have boosted confidence in the market.
Dah Sing Bank temporarily closes 3 branches
Its Shatin and Sha Tsui Road branches will reopen Friday, and Fortress Hill on Monday.
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