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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.

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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.

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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.

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It's boom time for coworking spaces in Hong Kong

Coworking market almost doubled in size in the past two years.

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Banking system credit growth to outpace nominal GDP growth in 2017

Expect a further increase in corporate and household indebtedness.

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63% of Hong Kong firms adjusted hiring processes for millennials

Some firms have tailored development programs to attract them.

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Hong Kong's export growth to slow to 2.2% in 2018

Import growth will also slow to 2.3%.

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Hong Kong CFOs worried about ineffective counteroffers

69% say employees who accepted counteroffers still leave the company.

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Property sales up 4.9% to 7,902 in June

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Hong Kong predicted to have 69 new listings by end-June

It will raise an estimated $53.8b, a 77% jump versus last year.

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Hong Kong is still the world's priciest office market

London and New York comes after.

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87% of Hong Kong candidates prioritise work flexibility in choosing job offers

They're expecting options of working from home.

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What the deferment of $32b Kai Tak Sports Park means for Hong Kong

It is reflective of public-private partnership difficulties.

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Hong Kong named world's most competitive economy

It's been recognised as such for two consecutive years.

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Hong Kong tightens stamp duty exemption for permanent residents

Buyers with more than one residential property to be affected.

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What could keep the property market in check for the rest of 2017?

Reduced outflows from China is one factor.

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Expat pay packages in Hong Kong drop to a five-year low

A typical expat package for Middle Managers is around $2m.

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Hong Kong's 1Q17 GDP jumped 4.3%

It's the highest rate since 1Q11.

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