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Fintech loan platform pushes to be Hong Kong's first licensed virtual bank

WeLab is backed by financial heavyweights like Alibaba and IFC.

Fintech loan platform pushes to be Hong Kong's first licensed virtual bank

WeLab is backed by financial heavyweights like Alibaba and IFC.

74,700 new public rental housing units to be launched in the next five years

Even with the steady supply, waiting time for housing applicants has increased.

Government eyes $36,000 tax break to incentivise retirement saving

It would apply to residents who voluntarily top up their MPF account.

HKIA passenger traffic up 0.8% to 6.32m passengers in April

Visitors to and from the Mainland and Japan buoyed monthly figures.

GDP growth hits seven year high as economy surges 4.7% in Q1

Strong private consumption levels and exports buoyed the domestic economy.

US biotech firm mulls Hong Kong IPO following bourse reform

Stealth BioTherapeutics is reportedly seeking around $200m for its public debut.

What could possibly cost more than a flat in space-starved Hong Kong?

HSBC and Standard Chartered have even started offering mortgages for these products.

Goods export up 5.3% in March

Double digit growth was posted in export volume to the Mainland.

Hong Kong banks face heightened risks from close Chinese ties: Fitch

The credit rating agency noted that China's governance standards are lower than Hong Kong's.

Hong Kong economy to slow to 3.2% in 2019: IMF

The subdued growth forecast is tied to the slowdown in Mainland China.

Tech talent scheme to launch in June

It aims to accelerate the admission of overseas and Mainland R&D talent.

Central bank paves way for fintech application in lending

Instead of collecting income proof assessing creditworthiness, banks may use big data and other fintech.

Loan growth extends climb after rising 15% in March

This represents the fourteenth consecutive month of double-digit annual growth.

Ping An widely anticipated debut fails to live up to the hype

The company plummeted by as much as 11% to trade below the low end of the range.

Short term restaurant activity rises as total receipts hit $30.5b in Q1

Thanks to strong performance from Chinese and fast food shops.

Bank disclosure amendments gazetted

It aims to enhance transparency requirements in compliance with Basel standards.