Hong Kong

Bond Connect's southbound trading launch date set

Bond Connect will expand mutual access between Hong Kong and China markets.

Bond Connect's southbound trading launch date set

Bond Connect will expand mutual access between Hong Kong and China markets.

PBoC, HKMA approve southbound trading under Bond Connect

The move aims to promote the development of the bond markets in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Credit card new accounts volume up 26% in Q2

Credit cards recorded a year-on-year increase in outstanding balances, the first since Q4 2019.

Datasite recognised at the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021

Datasite Diligence™ and Prepare™ earn the company its Fintech - Financial Services trophy.

HK world's freest economy: Fraser Institute

Hong Kong has gained the top rank since the report's inception in 1996, especially in the assessment areas of international free trade and regulation.

Gross national income up 10.1% in Q2

Meanwhile, Hong Kong's GDP increased by 7.3% in the same quarter.

Atome wins HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021 (Fintech - Payments)

Its buy now pay later flexible payment option allows Hong Kong shoppers to split bills into three equal, zero interest deferred payments.

HK ascension to RCEP welcomed by ASEAN economic ministers

HK has already established free trade agreements with 13 of the 15 RCEP participating economies.

Pactera (Hong Kong) Ltd. secures two trophies at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021

The company is recognized for both AI and Software IT Services categories. 

HK manufacturing's production index edges up 5.6% YoY in Q2

Meanwhile, its corresponding producer price index also increased by 2.7%.

Hong Kong Productivity Council bags two accolades in the HKB Technology Excellence Awards

The quasi-government R&D organisation received recognition for its innovative intelligent production line and contactless control tech. 

HK to limit retail investor access to SPACs

Retail investors accounted for about 20% of all trading in Hong Kong in 2019, according to last year's HKEX survey.

LexisNexis Hong Kong secures top spot in AI-powered litigation

The company took home the Analytics - Legal award at HKB Technology Excellence Awards.

Most service industries see increase in business receipts in Q2

Only the banking industry recorded a decrease for the period.

HKIA cargo traffic up 15.5% to 429,000 tonnes in August

The airport was also awarded for its efficiency.

Banks welcome launch of Wealth Management Connect in Guangdong-Hong Kong-GBA 

BEA highlights hiring plans, whilst Citi says it will offer 100 types of wealth products under WM Connect.