Financial Services

Debt use surges in Hong Kong, driven by lifestyle and property spending

Hongkongers obtained loans ranging from $93,000-$1m for lifestyle-related expenses.

Debt use surges in Hong Kong, driven by lifestyle and property spending

Hongkongers obtained loans ranging from $93,000-$1m for lifestyle-related expenses.

Hong Kong sees 194% surge in credit monitoring enrollment

About 84% of Hong Kong consumers deemed credit monitoring important.

Hang Seng Bank joins Hong Kong Jockey Club's financial literacy project

The project will cover 4,200 families in transitional housing areas.

Hong Kong green lights first Bitcoin, Ether EFTs

So far, three offshore fund managers said they will launch virtual asset management services soon.

HKMA, HKAB anti-scam initiative strengthens with more sectors joining efforts

Over 200 financial institutions and merchants have partaken in the new charter.

Hang Seng Bank announced HK$3b share buyback programme

Independent broker Merril Lynch will execute all buybacks.

DBS Hong Kong announces HK$350m green loan with Kwoon Chung Bus

This is the bank’s second SLL loan with the company.

Ripple to issue US-backed stablecoin to bring more liquidity to XRP Ledger

The cryptocurrency will initially be available on XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains.

Bonuses surge for Hong Kong financial professionals

Managing directors in Hong Kong received an average bonus of $3.5m  in 2023.

DigiFT navigates Hong Kong expansion with fresh leadership

The firm appointed a new CEO and managing director.

BOCHK profit soars 28% YoY to $34.86b in 2023

With improved profit, the bank proposed a 23.2% YoY higher dividend per share.

Mortgage loans value drop 15% MoM to $17.9b in February

The outstanding value of mortgage loans remained virtually unchanged at $1.85t. 

Millennials are financially savvy but fall short on planning: report

Six in 10 millennials make financial decisions based on research.

IFEC launches a financial education fulcrum for Hong Kong citizens

The hub seeks to enhance Hong Kong citizens’ financial well-being.

UOB’s Christine Ip reflects on 3-decade banking career and circling back to the arts

Ip believes that finance and creativity go hand-in-hand in building a holistic pool of talents in UOB.