Financial Services

Local finance firms lead in AI but regulations hinder growth

58% of financial firms in the city will utilise AI next year.

HSBC sees significant growth in new APAC wealth arm

Double-digit growth is on the horizon over the next three years.

PayPal pilots QR codes for in-person transactions

They are waiving seller transaction fees until 10 August.

COVID-19 to drive digital payments take-up in Hong Kong

E-payments firm Octopus said that mobile wallet usage rose 30% in February.

HSBC Life pilots new health insurance plan

It also combines business talent retention with wealth growth. HSBC Life has launched a new whole-of-life insurance plan for its commercial clients...

Hong Kong banks' asset quality battered by COVID-19 and protests

Exodus of corporate clients, mortgage risks, and dropping credit card use pose a big threat on revenues.

Bankers face ‘new normal' as they return to offices

Despite the measures, some have expressed relief at physically seeing their colleagues again.

Less than 20% ‘understand' fintech apps: survey

The majority of Hong Kong use such apps for personal finance.

Manulife's Q1 core earnings climbed 10% to $1.4b

In-force business growth and higher sales spurred the growth.

AIA launches first robotic investment choice service

This will help clients purchasing new ILAS policies to build their investments.

HSBC Life launches video-conference insurance service

Retail banking clients registered in Personal Internet Banking can opt in.

Mid-sized banks most vulnerable to loan losses if pandemic persists: Moody's

Their exposure to SMEs and unsecured loans heightens the risks.

AXA releases first policy with dementia benefit

The plan has an annuity period of 10 to 20 years starting at the age of 50.

Citibank launches special personal loan

Clients can apply for loans up to $30,000.

Insurance regulator grants virtual licence to OneDegree

It is the first to offer non-life insurance directly on a digital platform.