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Hong Kong’s top 50 insurers experience 7.7% YoY premium contraction in 2022
Analysts said the market’s complex financial environment and shrinking population curtailed industry growth. Cross-border expansion could alleviate contraction pains.
Hong Kong’s top 50 insurers experience 7.7% YoY premium contraction in 2022
Analysts said the market’s complex financial environment and shrinking population curtailed industry growth. Cross-border expansion could alleviate contraction pains.
Hong Kong’s most influential lawyers under 40
Four women and six men made it to the final list.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re taking the time off and will be back on 3 January 2024.
5 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024
One of the measures will exempt onshore disposal gains from profits tax.
Hong Kong legal seas brace for influx of maritime lawyers
Hill Dickinson is amongst the firms that have recently begun expanding its global maritime practices.
Endowus enters Hong Kong, challenging commission biases in financial advisory
The digital wealth advisor offers a 100% rebate on all trailer commissions.
Hong Kong needs to act to keep its global maritime hub status afloat
As of 2023, Hong Kong maintains a 2.4% share of the world fleet in terms of vessel numbers.
HK hikes penalties for occupational safety and health standards violations
If convicted on indictment, employers can be slapped with a $10m (US$1.28m) fine and 2 years in jail.
Mainland’s clampdown on IPOs likely to boost listings in Hong Kong
Amongst Chinese companies to be slated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is Alibaba’s logistics arm.
HKEX cuts paper use, document requirements in revamped listing regime
Despite eliminating signatures, the streamlined listing process imposes new legal advice requirements for accountability and integrity in submissions.
What you need to know about HK’s bill on tax certainty enhancement
The bill was gazetted on 20 October.
HK economy grows 4.1% YoY in 3Q23
Despite the increase, the government cut its 2023 economic growth forecast to 3.2%.
‘Emotional loyalty,’ the new way retailers retain customers
In Hong Kong, one in two consumers buy only from brands they trust so keeping that relationship exciting pays off.
Manulife Singapore targets rapidly growing high-net-worth market
New data suggests young beats old in appetite for investments.
Hong Kong faces 68% demand-supply deficit for sustainable workplaces: JLL
APAC must accelerate retrofitting of buildings to meet this demand.
Greenwashing in banking: real concern or overblown issue?
Reputational risks abound for those who drag their feet about sustainability or engage in greenwashing.
Relaxation of property cooling measures a ‘band-aid solution’ - expert
The government has reduced Buyer’s Stamp Duty to 7.5%, amongst others.
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