Hong Kong
Survey reveals high bonus hopes for HK finance professionals
Survey reveals high bonus hopes for HK finance professionals
71% expect bonus increase in 2010 and 14% are counting on a 31-50% bonus raise.
HK backs recommendations on regulating Mainland inbound group tours
Suggestions aims to step up crack down on illegal tour guides and unlicensed travel agents.
Survey shows positive outlook for professionalism of financial planners
More than 90% of participating CFPCM professionals say that they have attained required professional competency.
Swire Properties to launch EAST Hotel in Beijing
EAST Hotels' 369 rooms and suites offer urban and park views overseeing INDIGO’s 17-hectare outdoor park.
HSBC unveils financial educational programme for children
Lender educates kids financial literacy through fun e-learning modules, money management guides and piggy bank competition.
Hong Kong's ROE lowest at 7.9%
China and Hong Kong were the only markets where ROE fell in 2009, according to HSBC.
Risk of a double-dip recession remains remote
This is because the huge imported monetary stimulus will continue to boost mainland growth, according to HSBC.
ICBC executive faces bribery charges
HK Anti-Graft Agency claims Derick Chan Po-fui received total of HK$3.3mln from United Win major shareholder.
NTT Com to open Hong Kong premium data center
Tseung Kwan O Data Center to become company’s biggest data center outside of Japan.
September home sales down 41% following government curbs
Home transactions value last month down 26.7% than in September 2009, while volume was 15% lower.
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong lists Midas Holdings
Move to take advantage of company's enhanced corporate profile in China and Hong Kong.
HSBC launches mobile banking operations
Provides instant banking, investment and insurance services as it offer secure internet banking via mobile platform.
Mongolian Mining earns $650mln in HK IPO
Sources say company's shares priced at HK$7.02 each and valued at 12.6 times estimated 2011 earnings.
Sino-Life subsidiary strikes deal with Chongqing funeral parlor
Strengthens market penetration in Chongqing by providing leading five-star funeral service to the market.
Hong Kong Exchange appoints Yang Qiumei senior VP
Yang has extensive experience in Mainland as securities regulator executive supervising fund-management companies.
BEA Union Investment unveils website
Provides access to latest company updates and comprehensive product information to its retail and institutional customers.
Cathay Pacific and WestJet enters new code-share agreement
Move to expand flight services in HK and Canada a week after code-share service in US.