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Refinancing loans drive up mortgages by 26.9% in August

Mortgages for financing new homes or primary market transactions fell 19.8%.

Ping An makes management shifts, names Xiaotao as co-CEO

The former co-CEO has resigned due to personal reasons.

Gov’t increases pay for helpers by 3%

The new minimum wage and food allowance will apply to all contracts signed from 30 September.

Hong Kong warns of fraudulent phone calls posting as central bank staff

The fraudsters would request banking details in the guise of canceling a fake membership.

Hong Kong expects negative equity influx in Q3

The number of negative equity cases may exceed 10k by the end of September.

Bank of East Asia redesigns Mongkok branch

The bank has created a digital zone at the ground floor.

1 in 2 young professionals seeking to work overseas: survey

Over 1 in 10 wants to move out “as soon as possible,” Robert Walters Hong Kong found.

Hong Kong’s Mox unveils unlimited cashback rewards, new wealth platform

The virtual-only bank is also gearing up to launch a new app interface.

HK places 4th in world’s leading financial centres ranking 

Whilst maintaining its ranking, the city’s rating improved by 19 points.

Evergrande halts trading after chairman falls under investigation  

Hui Ka Yan is under investigation over suspected “illegal crimes.”

ThaiBev unit incorporates SpiritsCo Limited in HK

SpiritsCo has an initial issued share capital of HK$300,000.

Nan Fung Group's AIRSIDE mall in Kai Tak opens

The new shopping mall spans 700,000 sq. ft.

GBA Wealth Management Connect scheme upgraded

The Wealth Management Connect will be enhanced in five directions.

Man vs AI: human-made content preferred by Hong Kongers in art, news

AI is more preferred in routine or transactional interactions like payments and order tracking.

CBRE secures lease for 17,000 sq. ft. with Edrington

CBRE said it strategically capitalised on the market conditions.