Financial Services

Hong Kong inks tax deal with Ireland

Hong Kong now has 12 tax data exchange partners.

RMB deposits in Hong Kong up 4.1% to RMB528b in April

Overall foreign-currency deposits increased 0.7%.

Banks raise mortgage rates as HKMA implements new measures

The HKMA raised risk-weighted floor to 25% for new residential loans.

Government to implement revised tax policies

They include widening the marginal salary tax bands to $45,000.

Why the latest cooling measures will have marginal impact on the market

Only around 20% of borrowers have pre-existing mortgages.

Hong Kong dollar peg to remain intact despite pressure

Hong Kong's foreign exchange reserves allows the central bank to maintain the peg.

Only 1 in 10 Hong Kongers think they are financially secure

Most people are not preparing for the future as they don't regard themselves as "old".

HKMA probes China Huishan Dairy's $200m loan

Hong Kong banks must provide information on the credit-checking processes regarding the said loan.

Hong Kong dollar falling at the fastest pace in 14 months

Expect further weakness ahead for the currency.

Sun Life Hong Kong appoints Fabien Jeudy as CEO

Three new senior leaders have also been announced.

The Insurance Authority to regulate insurance companies in Hong Kong from June 26

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance will be dissolved on the same day.

How Health Manager enables FTLife customers to keep themselves fit and healthy

There will be free medical consultancy for customers every Wednesday.