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Hong Kong central bank welcomes complete migration to Credit Data Smart
Hong Kong central bank welcomes complete migration to Credit Data Smart
Banks and lenders now operate under a multiple credit reference agencies model.
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank offers crypto trading services to retail users
Global crypto market capitalization has surged 90% to over US$2.3t.
OCBC taps Citi alt chief executive to lead Hong Kong consumer and wealth businesses
Josephine Lee had served as wealth head for retail banking in Citi Hong Kong.
BOCHK warns against phishing websites
The websites have bill settlement pages with links that intend to steal customers' data.
Nanyang Commercial Bank needs more loss provisions to resolve property woes
The bank is expected to face profitability and asset quality challenges through 2025.
Hong Kong credit card receivables down 0.6% in Q3
The delinquent and rescheduled ratio was 0.4% in end-September.
Enhanced SME Financing Guarantee Scheme officially in effect
The enhancements aim to alleviate repayment pressures for SMEs seeking loans.
ICBC Asia net profit rise 9.58% to $547.2m in H1
Non-interest income rose by 67.01%, although fee and commissions declined.
HKMA and partners inject US$500m for sustainable finance investments in Asia
The partners will focus on renewable energy infrastructure, energy solutions, and sustainable transportation.
AlixPartner names Una Ge as new HK partner and managing director
She was previously a partner at Deloitte China, focusing on cross-border restructuring.
Hong Kong’s digital banks play crucial role in developing the fintech ecosystem
Public acceptance of digital banks is increasing in the city.
The Access Bank UK Limited officially opens Hong Kong branch
It will focus on international trade and commercial banking.
BOCHK reports 6.1% higher net operating profit for Q3
There were reportedly more business opportunities as tourism recovered.
Endowus Hong Kong’s client base increased sevenfold
The group has surpassed US$200m in private markets and hedge funds.
BOCHK makes fully automated transactions of corporate remittances
BOCHK is the first Hong Kong commercial bank to connect to mBridge.
Standard Chartered, Ant complete HKD intra-group transactions
Ant will make use of StanChart’s treasury management principles in moving funds.
HSBC, Ant Int’l complete HKD cross-bank test transactions
The use case integrates HSBC and Hang Seng’s networks with Ant’s Whale platform.
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