Hong Kong
DBS Hong Kong improves SME digital account opening across 140 markets
DBS Hong Kong improves SME digital account opening across 140 markets
It partnered with Know Your Customer for the AI automated solution.
1 day ago
HSBC sees Hong Kong driving global RMB adoption
Vina Cheung expects RMB to rise to the third most-used global payment currency.
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Hong Kong mortgage accounts up 3.6% in Q4 as lower rates trigger demand
Improved affordability might drive new mortgages or refinancing activity.
1 day ago
PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
Customers have access to up to 16 hours of US stock trading sessions.
3 days ago
Which banking roles in Hong Kong earn the highest annually?
Managing directors in IPO and M&A roles get the highest annual salary.
3 days ago
How will Hong Kong banks handle talent shortage and tight budgets?
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.
4 days ago
Hong Kong banks ‘resilient’ despite falling CRE property values
Many banks have solid earnings and excess capital to absorb potential losses.
4 days ago
BEA’s profit down 24% to $447.87m in 2025 as China losses mount
Commercial real estate (CRE) accounted for 77% of BEA’s loan loss provisions.
APAC fintech exits hit $8.8b in H2 2025 as Hong Kong IPOs rebound
In contrast, IPO activity in Australia was “dry”, said KPMG.
Chubb launches Chubb Wealth with no platform fees for HNWs
Minimum investment for mutual funds starts for as low as US$100.
Antom and XPENG add AlipayHK payments across 1,600 EV chargers
The service is available in Hong Kong and will expand to SEA markets later in 2026.
Greater Bay Area loan access index sinks to 48.7 as recovery reverses
Quarterly business confidence data shows lending conditions falling back into contractionary territory.
DBS Hong Kong names Xu Qing as managing director and risk head
Xu will oversee all credit and risk functions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan.
CLP Power and HSBC launch first ESG-linked supply chain finance deal
ESG-linked terms tie funding to emissions metrics.
BEA signs UN responsible banking pact
The principles are supported by over 360 banks globally.
Dah Sing Bank launches multi-currency debit card for SMEs
It enables overseas payments across 11 currencies with no foreign currency transaction fees.
Hang Seng Bank delists from Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Registered shareholders to receive payment via bank transfer or cheque.
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