Financial Services

Hong Kong's largest accounting firms in 2017

There is a huge demand for trust-related services due to looming data risks.

Hong Kong's largest accounting firms in 2017

There is a huge demand for trust-related services due to looming data risks.

Hong Kong IPO proceeds fall 34% due to lack of mega listings

However, it snagged third spot globally in total funds raised with an expected $128.2b.

MoneyHero.com.hk raises US$50M in series B round led by IFC, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Goldman Sachs

The fund will be used to develop its proprietary technology and further expand its team.

Foreign currency reserves hit US$422.1 in November

The reserve assets represent more than seven times the currency in circulation.

Expect Mainland China to buoy the banking sector next year

As such, more companies are seeking professionals fluent in Mandarin.

Hong Kong inks fintech deal with Dubai

It aims to facilitate financial innovation between the two markets.

FinTech Association launches guide on ICOs

It aims to help entrepreneurs who are looking at token sales to raise funds.

Banking system outlook up to stable from negative: Moody's

Thanks to global economic growth and favourable monetary conditions.

Banks apply tech, data analytics to combat money laundering

One of the major amendments is to leverage technology on non-face-to-face account opening.

Relax, robots are not out to take your banking jobs

Robotics mostly serves as a stop-gap measure to overcome flaws in tech infrastructure.

Fintech will go mainstream in Hong Kong by 2018: KPMG

The industry is entering a new era of Smart Banking.

HKMA launches fintech supervisory chatroom

It seeks to provide early-stage feedback on fintech proposals.

Hong Kong slaps HSBC with $51m fine for Lehman-linked products sale

The $51m penalty was the most expensive sanction imposed on a financial firm.

Half of Hong Kong workers have insufficient savings

Hong Kong workers are most vulnerable to income loss resulting from illness or disability.