Financial Services

Global Strategic Group sees smaller loss at $17.46m over last half-year

The Group previously recorded a $61.06m loss in the six months to March 2020.

Global Strategic Group sees smaller loss at $17.46m over last half-year

The Group previously recorded a $61.06m loss in the six months to March 2020.

SFC starts granting subsidy for setting up REITs, OFCs

The scheme will operate for three years until 9 May, 2024.

No fees for loan scheme application: HKMCI

This follows reports that handling fees were being charged for false instruments.

Green finance grant scheme starts 10 May

The scheme will grant subsidies to bond issuers and loan borrowers to cover expenses.

Private Swiss bank buys BMO private bank in Hong Kong and Singapore.

The J Safra Sarasin Group completed the acquisition of the Bank of Montreal’s Private Banking Business.

Fewer SMEs now struggle in securing bank credit: survey

A total of 30% of SMEs perceived more difficult credit approval, down from 35% previously.

BOC Hong Kong's operating income climbs 16% to $13.42b in Q1

The Q1 performance, however, was lower by 9.8% year-on-year.

HSBC's profit up 82% amidst expected credit losses

Its net profit for the quarter amounted to $35.7b (US$4.6b).

Citi to hire 300 new relationship managers for Hong Kong wealth arm

The bank has outlined bold plans to triple its client numbers and double assers under management by 2025.

Savings, investment-linked insurance products boom amidst low rates

Hong Kong Business' annual insurance rankings reveal that the city’s top insurers yielded $688b in terms of assets in 2019.

Moody's rates Guotai Junan Holdings' US$3b medium-term note

The company received a long-term and short-term rating of (P)Baa1 and (P)P-2.

Huarong AMC at risk of a Moody's rating downgrade

The company’s ratings are currently under review, but negative sentiments persist.

Haitong International joins Singapore Exchange

This will allow the Group to expand its service scope ifurther into the Greater China region.

New appointments for the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee

The Government has also appointed new members to the Process Review Panel on regulation of Mandatory Provident Fund Intermediaries.

HKMA launches Global Regtech Challenge

It aims to raise awareness on the potential of regtech adoption.

Statrys 'humanisation' of the payment platform services

How this fintech startup offers digital solutions with a human touch.