Hong Kong
Bank of China Hong Kong kicks off pilot for e-HKD use for prepaid services
BOCHK hopes to create a new business model for retail SMEs.
Bank of China Hong Kong kicks off pilot for e-HKD use for prepaid services
BOCHK hopes to create a new business model for retail SMEs.
Total loans in Hong Kong down 1.7% in August
Total deposits rose by 0.6% during the month, however.
Refinancing loans drive up mortgages by 26.9% in August
Mortgages for financing new homes or primary market transactions fell 19.8%.
Hong Kong warns of fraudulent phone calls posting as central bank staff
The fraudsters would request banking details in the guise of canceling a fake membership.
Bank of East Asia redesigns Mongkok branch
The bank has created a digital zone at the ground floor.
Hong Kong’s Mox unveils unlimited cashback rewards, new wealth platform
The virtual-only bank is also gearing up to launch a new app interface.
BOCHK Hong Kong dollar interest rates stay the same
Savings accounts with a daily account balance over HK$1m will enjoy a bonus rate.
BOCHK warns of 9 fraudulent websites, phishing email
It has reported the case to local authorities.
HSBC taps 8 ex-Credit Suisse bankers for equities business: report
Appointments were for Hong Kong, London, New York, and Mumbai.
StanChart HK inks MOU to promote business, dev’t between HK and Dubai
This include promoting the growth of family offices, fintechs, and virtual asset industries.
Hang Seng names new head of commercial banking
She will take over Donald Lam beginning 14 October.
‘Optimism’ drives credit activity growth in Hong Kong
Hong Kongers are more optimistic about their household finances for the next 12 months.
HSBC raises rates on new Hong Kong mortgages to 4.125%: report
The raise will come into effect on 18 September.
Standard Chartered HK to maintain good loan quality, profitability
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio will likely increase as well, however.
Foreign currency deposits push Hong Kong deposits to a 1.2% rise in July
Hong Kong dollar deposits dipped, whilst foreign deposits rose.
Hong Kong has issued US$22b in green bonds: report
Proceeds for the bonds have been allocated or earmarked for green projects.
Hong Kong’s mortgage loans drop 18.2% in July: HKMA
Applications also fell to 8,086.