Rate cuts, geopolitical tensions and central banks’ buying spree push gold prices up by 72 per cent in 2025 – the biggest annual jump ever.
Government-backed fund strengthens VC ecosystem and fosters collaboration, but the city’s high cost of living remains a challenge.
The 75-year-old lender will work with the newly listed digital asset exchange to issue a co-branded Visa card for HashKey traders.
Former HKEX chief shifts to private fund model after regime fails to see a successful listing in a decade, raising call for a review.
Brokers said the downbeat result reflected Le Mont’s long sales cycle rather than any spillover from parent China Vanke’s onshore debt talks.
Dubbed one of China’s new ‘AI tigers’, Zhipu could become one of the first major large language model start-ups globally to go public.
HKEX plans to adopt digital currencies and tokenisation in the next decade, which analysts say are in demand for round-the-clock trading.
Derek Lai says firms are more willing to engage professionals to address their debt problems, increasing the chance of a successful result.
MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.
Move from Bermuda ‘reflects our deep-rooted belief in Hong Kong’s future and its importance to our business,’ Hong Kong and Macau CEO says.
Think tank urges the expansion of connect schemes to cover a wider range of asset classes and the promotion of digital asset trading.
Savings rates near zero limit room for cuts as lenders protect profitability margins, analysts say.
Doubling of voluntary contributions reflects retirement scheme’s importance to local residents, MPFA chairwoman says.
As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment.
Insurance Authority confirms 12,000 policies impacted, with payouts spanning life, medical, property and accident coverage.
Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says.
Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says.
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Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role.
Hong Kong’s rise as a fintech hub is due to the concerted regulatory push, with the city competing with Singapore for regional leadership.
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The Hong Kong Bar Association is providing free legal services to victims and urges them to take immediate action to protect their rights.
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Developers defer sales of a total of 213 units in Yau Tong and Yau Ma Tei scheduled for Friday.
Financial secretary calls on UK enterprises and professionals to seize opportunities in Hong Kong’s burgeoning finance and I&T sectors.
Only 36 per cent of respondents in Hong Kong want to lose weight, below the global average of 46 per cent, according to the Cigna survey.
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Chairmen and CEOs join regulators and financiers in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run to raise US$1.2 million.
More family offices in Asia, Europe and Middle East see city’s value as link to mainland investments, founder of Swiss firm Club Estate says.
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The CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission will stay on for at least two more years to see through a series of ongoing reforms.
The nine-month return surpasses last year’s record of HK$239.1 billion and exceeds the full-year high of HK$264 billion reached in 2017.
The Shenzhen-based company plans to use the listing proceeds for R&D and improve its global sales network and supply chain capabilities.
Cornerstone Robotics receives US$200 million injection from Hong Kong government’s investment arm and major venture capital firms.
‘There are a lot of cash deposits held by people in China that will find their way into the markets,’ Andrew Schlossberg says.