Financial Services

Ongoing challenges hinder growth of foreign fund management firms in China

Ongoing challenges hinder growth of foreign fund management firms in China

Regulatory constraints and limited distribution channels cause market share and assets under managementto remain stagnant.

HKMA grants Sweden's SEB banking licence

Hong Kong now has 150 licenced banks.

OSK Investment Bank launches new resources fund in Hong Kong

The move is part of plan to boost presence in Hong Kong with Islamic funds eyed in follow-through activities.

Approved mortgage loans drop 33.7%

New applications declined 22.6% amidst fall in transaction volume in both June and July.

Macquarie Bank enters Hong Kong

The Australian bank now has a licence from the Monetary Authority.

More than 2m Scheme $6,000 forms out

The public has been urged not to rush to pick up the forms as they are sufficient.

What you need to know about AIA’s new hires

There will be three new appointments to its senior management team.

AIA Hong Kong and Macau unveils new critical illness plans

Executive Care Pro and Multiple Care Pro aimed to bridge the protection gap with the most comprehensive coverage.

American Express and Groupon Hong Kong join forces

Collaboration between companies in Hong Kong enables new ways for consumers to take advantage of rewards points.

The jobs are plenty but few are qualified: 93% of HK employers struggling to fill vacancies in finance

Although 30% of companies intend to increase their full-time staff in 2H11, finding skilled professionals remains a challenge.

Hong Kong becomes the lender for Chinese firms

This is amidst the central government’s attempt to lower the inflation rate.

HSBC to arrange Chinatex’s Hong Kong syndicated loan

The partnership of the two companies to leverage HSBC’s Greater China strength.

Interbank rates will stay low until early 2013, says analyst

HKD interbank rates could rise more slowly than USD rates amidst ample liquidity environment.

Second quarter credit card receivables up 3.9% to $87bn

Yet delinquent amount surged to $176mn at end of June from $162 million at end of March.

Sino-Life turnover up 17.5% to RMB36.2mn

The group’s new marble trading business has made considerable profit contribution.

HKMA and Taiwan FSC to cooperate in baking supervisory

The HKMA and the Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission cooperate in banking supervisory.