Hong Kong
A new year signals new jobs
The first quarter of the calendar year is traditionally a peak recruitment season within banking & financial services. The pace of recruitment will speed up with the majority of employers reviewing headcount and planning for the new year that lies ahead. This quarter will also see the payment of annual bonuses, which is preceded by candidates looking out for good opportunities and followed by an influx of roles and recruitment activity as people search for their next role.
A new year signals new jobs
The first quarter of the calendar year is traditionally a peak recruitment season within banking & financial services. The pace of recruitment will speed up with the majority of employers reviewing headcount and planning for the new year that lies ahead. This quarter will also see the payment of annual bonuses, which is preceded by candidates looking out for good opportunities and followed by an influx of roles and recruitment activity as people search for their next role.
BNP Paribas Securities Services names Philippe Benoît APAC head
Predecessor Lawrence Au remains with the bank.
Bank of East Asia unveils its new e-cheque service
Customers can settle and receive payments in 3 currencies.
SWIFT unveils a global payments innovation initiative
It will start from early 2016.
Bank of East Asia to set up a fully-licensed securities company
It's in partnership with Qianhai Financial Holdings.
Half of Hong Kongers get the jitters over e-banking on smartphones
Respondents think it’s borderline unsafe.
Lower interest spread of RMB assets takes its toll on BOCHK's net interest income
It will be difficult to revive the NIM pressure.
Do you need to future-proof your career?
Careers in banking and finance are ever-evolving as constant change in Asia's markets creates demand for new skill sets. Whether changes are caused by new technologies, evolving regulations, or an increasingly competitive landscape, it pays to keep track of hiring trends as a barometer for your own career.
UOB Hong Kong opens new office on Garden Road
The bank increased its total area by 70%.
ABN AMRO’s new CFO for Greater China eyes strengthening ties with The Netherlands
Oliver Kuan is also expanding the teams in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong launches a FinTech accelerator programme
The programme will commence on 11 January 2016.
Hong Kong banks' system loans slipped 0.4% in August
Loans for use outside HK were down 2.2%.
Private real estate investors target small-sized deals in Hong Kong
Two-thirds of total turnover are small deals.
Hong Kong banks' system loan dipped as trade finance nosedived
Could the recent RMB depreciation be the one to blame?
HKMA's July statistics reveal mortgage loan approvals sliding down 8.8%
Blame it on sharp decline in primary market financing.
CNY depreciation feared to drag Hong Kong banks' profitability
NIMs will be badly affected.
BEA unveils latest corporate tax loan program
Early bird offers have been announced, too.