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Property sector a key risk for the banking system as home prices rise for 13 consecutive months
The prevalence of high-LTV second mortgages increases default risks for homebuyers.
Property sector a key risk for the banking system as home prices rise for 13 consecutive months
The prevalence of high-LTV second mortgages increases default risks for homebuyers.
Banks to have a 'very good' capital buffer for the next 12-18 months: Moody's
That is in response to the move towards more stringent regulatory requirements.
It's boom time for coworking spaces in Hong Kong
Coworking market almost doubled in size in the past two years.
Banking system credit growth to outpace nominal GDP growth in 2017
Expect a further increase in corporate and household indebtedness.
63% of Hong Kong firms adjusted hiring processes for millennials
Some firms have tailored development programs to attract them.
Hong Kong's export growth to slow to 2.2% in 2018
Import growth will also slow to 2.3%.
Hong Kong CFOs worried about ineffective counteroffers
69% say employees who accepted counteroffers still leave the company.
Hong Kong predicted to have 69 new listings by end-June
It will raise an estimated $53.8b, a 77% jump versus last year.
Hong Kong is still the world's priciest office market
London and New York comes after.
87% of Hong Kong candidates prioritise work flexibility in choosing job offers
They're expecting options of working from home.
What the deferment of $32b Kai Tak Sports Park means for Hong Kong
It is reflective of public-private partnership difficulties.
Hong Kong named world's most competitive economy
It's been recognised as such for two consecutive years.
Hong Kong tightens stamp duty exemption for permanent residents
Buyers with more than one residential property to be affected.
What could keep the property market in check for the rest of 2017?
Reduced outflows from China is one factor.
Expat pay packages in Hong Kong drop to a five-year low
A typical expat package for Middle Managers is around $2m.
Hong Kong's 1Q17 GDP jumped 4.3%
It's the highest rate since 1Q11.
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