Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Avo secures HK$260m in fresh funding

The insurer plans to use the fresh capital for product development.

Hong Kong’s Mox Bank appoints Barbaros Uygun as new CEO

Uygun previously served as CEO of ING Bank Austria.

Banks welcome launch of Wealth Management Connect in Guangdong-Hong Kong-GBA 

BEA highlights hiring plans, whilst Citi says it will offer 100 types of wealth products under WM Connect.

Legal Briefing: The ‘Stay Rules’ are here to stay

And what it means for authorized institutions.

HK, SG investors more cautious amidst COVID

About 62% and 69% of Hong Kongers and Singaporeans, respectively, are now investing responsively.

Could Hong Kong investors’ optimism be dangerous?

Schroders reported that investment returns are expected to average 11% annually.

How can Hong Kong investors approach sustainability?

A survey found 67% of investors are driven by the higher potential return of sustainability.

Nearly 80% of Hong Kong execs experience mental health issues: survey

Top execs plan to increase spending for medical insurance in the next 12 months.

Hong Kong’s property investments recover but still below pre-COVID level

Real estate investment volume climbed 79% in the second quarter.

Cross-border payment startup Currenxie secures $10m Series A funding

The Hong Kong-based firm was founded by Goldman Sachs alumni.

HKEX sees record 26% profit growth to $6.61m in H1

This is thanks to the buoyant IPO market and strong trading volumes amongst others.

‘More aggressive’ Hong Kong investors expect a return of 11.4%

This is a new high, according to Schroders Global Investor Study.

How SG firms can tap GBA opportunities via Hong Kong

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the city is an “ideal gateway” for businesses.

Hong Kong’s economic growth slows down as border control remains

The city’s GDP expanded by 7.5% in the second quarter from 7.9% previously.

Gov’t investigates Next Digital Limited over alleged fraud affairs

Clement Chan Kam-wing has been appointed as the inspector for the investigation.