Hong Kong
What you need to know about Hong Kong's banking history
The beginning of banks in Britain
What you need to know about Hong Kong's banking history
The beginning of banks in Britain
Hong Kong holds on to its talent as financial services struggles
The employment market in Hong Kong financial services is less buoyant than it was 18 months ago; major banks have been making redundancies, and recruitment remains at comparatively low levels. Despite this, Hong Kong financial professionals show few signs of wanting to leave the city.
NWL to build more homes in Hong Kong
Property firm New World Development Company Ltd reported a net profit for fiscal 2012 that was 11% higher than a year ago but below market forecasts.
Mortgage loans jump 29%
More used homes transactions caused Hong Kong’s approved mortgage loans to rise 29% in August from July.
Carlson Tong in line as next SFC Chairman
Carlson Tong Ka-shing is to be appointed the next chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission.
High-end office rents remain soft
Premium office rents fell further in the third quarter with the average rate tumbling 23% from its peak level in 2008.
Taiwan encourages more business deals with Hong Kong
More business exchanges in services between Hong Kong and Taiwan will ultimately serve to boost the economies of both states.
Hong Kong retains AA+ Fitch rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hong Kong's Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings at AA+.
Hong Kong BOP deficit hits $7.1 billion
Hong Kong recorded a balance of payments deficit of $7.1 billion in 2Q12, as against a surplus of $63.8 billion in the first quarter.
The real score behind the 'enterprise social' phenomenon
The advent of Facebook and similar social networking portals and tools is profoundly changing the world of work. While these changes may not have made themselves felt at your workplace yet, you can be sure they are on the way, as the industrial and institutional legacies of the 20th century are replaced by open and collaborative communities.
How to attract the best talent in 5 steps
Talent acquisition is an issue for many in Hong Kong. The slowdown in mainland China should make hiring easier in the short-term, but the combination of an aging population, increased competition, and a skills shortage will make it more difficult for leaders to find the right people in the long-term. To attract the best talent in the future, leaders must innovate.
LUKoil delays Hong Kong listing to 2013
LUKoil, Russia's second largest oil company, has postponed its Hong Kong listing to 2013.
Consumer prices up 3.7%
Net inflation rose 3.7% in August year-on-year despite a respite from rent increases.
More rich becoming less richer in Hong Kong
The continuing economic slump reduced the ranks of the rich in Hong Kong by over 17% in 2011.
Hong Kong falls behind Singapore in wealth management
Singapore's rich has a combined US$439 billion in 2011 compared to Hong Kong’s with US$408 billion.
Hong Kong is again world's freest economy
Hong Kong has again been cited as the economy that offers the highest level of economic freedom worldwide.
Hong Kong bankruptcies on the rise
Businesses are taking a beating amid the worsening economic crisis with bankruptcy petitions rising 12.3% in August compared to July.
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