Hong Kong

Standard Chartered Hong Kong bags win at Asian Experience Awards 2025 for chartered flights

This unprecedented initiative achieved 20% Priority Banking growth and redefined banking customer experience.
2 days ago

Hong Kong ranks third in Global Financial Centre index

The city clinched the top spot in fintech.
5 days ago

MTR Corporation earns 2 wins at Asian Experience Awards 2025

The company was lauded by the awards programme for its Gen AI-powered virtual service ambassador and intelligent crowd diversion system (ICDS).
6 days ago

Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns

US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.

ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets

The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.

Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push

The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.

Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law

Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.

Hong Kong banks urged to simplify hiring to attract top talent

Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.

Double-sided panels could lift Hong Kong’s solar output

Highly reflective, self-cooling paints could further raise energy yields by 30%.

Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025

This was driven by robust growth in both long-term and general insurance business.

Hong Kong general insurance market to hit $10.9b by 2029

Personal accident and health insurance is expected to remain the largest segment.

Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals

Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years.

Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk

Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.

Companies move to avert cash-flow crisis

There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.

Hong Kong’s insurance market to hit $127b by 2032

The city’s insurance penetration remains amongst the highest globally.