Hong Kong
More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice
More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice
Trust in executives fell, whilst managers gained trust.
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Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Banks prioritise tech and planning roles in hiring push.
Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring
Hays 2026 data shows Risk and Compliance chiefs hit record pay as insurers target wealthy clients.
Hong Kong finance firms deploy AI for strategy over efficiency: PwC
Most still allocate 10% or less of tech budgets.
Hong Kong loses $7.52b to fraud as AI use rises
Money laundering in the city hit $17.28b amidst increased AI-driven schemes.
Commercial building vulnerabilities expose Hong Kong to cybercrime risks
Report cites 75% of organisations are operating building management systems with known flaws.
Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high
Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.
Nearly all CEOs forecast revenue growth as HK outpaces global peers in AI
More than half of Hong Kong firms use AI for revenue, whilst 56% cite cyber risks.
Hong Kong insurance hiring spikes amidst $55b premium windfall
Massive H1 2025 revenue fuels aggressive hiring for digital transformation roles.
Hong Kong insurance gains momentum as mainland arrivals climb 19%
December visitor traffic hit 4.7 million reinforcing cross-border premium growth channels
Hong Kong property outlook for 2026 shaped by tightening supply
Retail leads growth as office stabilises and logistics remains constrained.
Global firms flood Hong Kong with 5,221 startups in 2025
Mainland China, the US, and Japan lead a wave of 11,070 non local companies
Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
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