Hong Kong

China's ultra rich poised to boost Hong Kong wealth assets by 50% in 2023

HNWIs from the Mainland are edging out AuM from other APAC markets.

Hong Kong banks struggle to plug tech talent shortage

Engineers and developers are all in short supply.

Hang Seng Bank launches all-in-one payment collection service for merchants

Merchants may soon accept several payment methods through one integrated point-of-sale terminal.

Are Hong Kong lenders under threat as virtual banks zero in on their market?

The HKMA has received 29 applications in the first round of screening ending August 31.

What are the key risks to buoyant Hong Kong banks?

Intricate Mainland ties are both boon and bane.

Hong Kong bank lending slows to 9.5% in July amidst threats of higher borrowing costs

This represents the slowest pace of growth in over one and a half years.

Citi Hong Kong unveils senior appointments to consumer banking unit

The heads of insurance as well cards and unsecured business have been appointed.

Bank of East Asia's half-year profit surges 25.9% to $3.99b

Earnings were boosted by net fee and commission income growth.

Hong Kong central bank slaps $5m fine on Shanghai Commercial Bank over money laundering breaches

SCOM failed to monitor its relationship with 33 customers with suspicious transactions.

Can China's payment titans crack Hong Kong's mobile wallet market?

AlipayHK users have doubled to 1.5 million since March.

Bank of East Asia unveils centralised e-payment platform for merchants

BEA’s ‘i-Payment hub’ can process different payment types in a single device.

Hong Kong's sought-after bank relationship managers demand 30% wage hike

The Greater Bay Area project has fuelled demand for such candidates.

Homeowners to feel pinch as Hong Kong banks hike mortgage rates

BOC (Hong Kong), HSBC and Hang Seng Bank raised rates by 10bp.