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Link REIT's 6-month net property income rises 10.4%

The addition of Singapore retail assets to the REIT's portfolio helped boost its NPI.

Link REIT's 6-month net property income rises 10.4%

The addition of Singapore retail assets to the REIT's portfolio helped boost its NPI.

SFC grants SEBA HK full license for crypto-related services

SEBA can now deal in and distribute securities in Hong Kong.

Commercial property investment volume rises 44% YoY to US$1b in 3Q23

Year-to-date, however, volume fell by 7% YoY to US$5b.

2023 GDP growth to be above 3%: FS Chan

Export of services will be the main growth driver for the rest of the year.

Foreign currency reserves hit US$416b in September

It increased from the US$415.7b record in September.

Hong Kong  real wages to rise by 1.7% in 2024 

Next year's growth is slightly lower than 2023's record.

Hong Kong cap rates increase in Q3

The gross yield of commercial properties in Hong Kong ranges from 2.85%-4.60%.

HKIA imposes five-year ban on ex-insurance agent

The former agent mishandled and misappropriated premium payments from two policyholders. 

ASEAN segments drive AIA’s Q3 VONB, jumps 35% YoY

VONB growth was observed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, ASEAN, and India.

Visa launches updated security roadmap for Hong Kong

Amongst initiatives include reduction of SMS OTP reliance and adoption of tokenisation.

Property sales down 24.5% MoM in October

Year-on-year, sales dropped 33.9%.

BOCHK net income up 20.8% to US$6.21b in 9M 2023

Net interest margin rose 36 basis points during the first nine months of 2023.

GDP up 4.1% in Q3: advanced estimates

Tourism and private consumption will underpin growth; exports remain weak.

No changes to Hang Seng Bank’s HKD prime lending rate

Its HKD savings deposit rates also remain unchanged.

Bank of China Hong Kong keeps HKD prime rate, deposit rate steady

Savings accounts with over HK$1m will enjoy a 0.001% pa additional bonus rate.