Despite the delay, the exchange said the market response had shown strong support for shortening the settlement time.
Bank unveils expansion plan after scrutiny of its Singapore AI hiring strategy.
HSBC aims to lure younger, tech-savvy customers with discretionary investment service once only available to private bank clients.
Market players support the change to keep up with global peers, but many worry the fourth quarter of 2027 would be too soon, sources say.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s Core Climate platform allows 15 firms to buy Green Electricity Certificates via Guangzhou Power Exchange.
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The SFC has also suspended 65 listing applications so far this year, as regulator looks to strengthen market quality in the city.
Hong Kong could learn from the US market, where streamlined regulations foster a thriving ecosystem of angel funds and start-ups, an industry body says.
A US lawmaker has asked Fed chair Kevin Warsh to review Hong Kong’s access to an emergency funding facility, citing Beijing’s global yuan push.
HKMA raises questions over bank’s decision to establish an AI centre in Singapore despite Hong Kong being its largest market, sources say.
MPF members made gains of over HK$20,000 on average in the first nine months of 2026, despite losing HK$5,000 in September, report finds.
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HSBC’s app drops from third to eighth place among Hong Kong rivals as additional features translate to poor experience, consulting firm says.
Bakai Bank, one of Kyrgyzstan’s largest lenders, set up in Hong Kong as China and Central Asia’s trade links are increasing.
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Lawmakers back incentive plan but argue that five years not enough to attract firms to establish headquarters or expand operations in city.
Government actions are making Hong Kong ‘a more appealing location for private markets professionals’, Richard Oldfield says.
Lenders are confident the mainland-related wealth business will remain a pillar for the industry regardless of Beijing’s tax crackdown.
A growing pipeline and potential megadeals bolster hopes of a record IPO year for the Hong Kong stock exchange, industry players say.
A survey by the lender shows that 74 per cent of customers know at least one use case, but there are also misunderstandings.
Capco research finds that private wealth assets rose 24 per cent last year, but number of people employed by industry rose just 2 per cent.
With the ability to transfer funds at 2am and AI to help plan investments, branches on every corner no longer make sense, local bankers say.
The affected clients have not taken legal action against Morgan Stanley or requested a replacement sponsor, according to a source.
Morgan Stanley says it ‘promptly took steps to address this inadvertent sharing of information’ and that it is engaged with relevant parties.
HKEX to launch yuan gold futures as HKMA eyes new products and platforms to expand offshore market activity.
HKMA, SFC officials expected to outline new measures to deepen yuan usage and cross-border market links following meetings in Beijing.
Proposals aim to streamline corporate actions and align Hong Kong more closely with rival markets, HKEX says.
HSBC axes education benefits worth up to HK$300,000 as integration with Hang Seng Bank threatens jobs – but investors stay upbeat.
A larger allocation to precious metals could improve diversification and align with the city’s gold hub strategy, says HKMA’s Eddie Yue.
HSBC and other major banks keep prime rates unchanged after HKMA raises base rate by a quarter-point in lockstep with Fed.
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Korea Exchange launches four-hour after-market in addition to regular trading, intensifying debate in Hong Kong over extending hours.
Regulator cites ‘serious concerns’ about ‘artificial impression of demand’ in US-based company’s US$78 million listing in 2025.
Among cross-sector tie-ups, Prudential partners with Alibaba Cloud, Manulife works with Ant Health and BOC Life joins hands with Deloitte.