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DBS welcomes deepening financial market ties between Hong Kong, China
DBS welcomes deepening financial market ties between Hong Kong, China
It will broaden overseas investment channels for mainland institutional investors, a DBS managing director said.
WeLab Bank achieves first breakeven in Dec 2024
WeLab Bank credited it to its expanded loan book.
Hong Kong launches incubator for banks’ adoption of DLT
Tokenised deposits will be a core focus upon the incubator’s inception.
Nine in 10 SMEs enhances brand image through HKSMEA, Dah Sing Bank initiative
The survey showed that 72.2% acknowledged funding support for certification.
South African fintechs look to Hong Kong for funding
Tax perks and access to Africa await foreign investors.
ZA Bank to give out cash equivalent to 1 Bitcoin
You can earn points by doing crypto investment related activities in the app.
PAObank, Mybooster launch cross-border e-commerce revolving loan
It offers funding of up to $5m, with tenor extending up to six months.
Dah Sing Bank warns against fake website
The bank has reported the incident to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Nanyang Commercial Bank warns against fraudulent websites
It has reported the case to authorities.
BEA teams up with GRCB to expand WMC southbound business
GRCB is BEA’s first WMC partner bank outside the BEA group.
OCBC Hong Kong sells 33% stake in Hong Kong Life
Yue Xiu Enterprises (Holdings) bought the stake from the bank.
Hong Kong bankers to see 15% to 20% salary hikes next year
But middle and back-office recruitment is expected to focus on replacing existing roles.
ZA Bank’s Rate Watch offers $114 for lower interest proof
Users can still receive up to $24.20 even if a loan application is unsuccessful.
BEA and IDA launch HKD-pegged stablecoin
The initiative includes a trial involving a local payment gateway.
WeLab Bank disbursed HK$61.56m subsidies for HS Chau Foundation
The students come from 354 government and private secondary schools across the city.
HKMA adds new spatial dataset via Open API
It includes details on five types of self-service banking machines of 20 retail banks.
HKMA fines CITIC HK$4m over anti-money laundering breaches
The bank failed to generate alerts for suspicious transactions between November 2015 and July 2018.
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