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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

HKMA to banks: be ‘sympathetic’ and offer relief to SMEs struggling with loans

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Monetary authority announces a nine-point plan that offers reassurance about access to credit relief amid market rumours of loans being called early.

Pedestrians walk on a footbridge in Central, Hong Kong, on December 5, 2022. Photo: Sam Tsang

HKMA to banks: be ‘sympathetic’ and offer relief to SMEs struggling with loans

Monetary authority announces a nine-point plan that offers reassurance about access to credit relief amid market rumours of loans being called early.

45 minutes ago

Bocom posts slight rise in profits and points to improving asset quality

Bocom paints resilient picture for year ahead despite posting slower profit growth and warning about challenges from property sector.

27 Mar 2024 - 11:17PM

AIA’s 2023 profit jumps 15% on insurance sales to mainland visitors

AIA Group’s new sales in Hong Kong and mainland China continued to grow in the first two months of the year, indicating strong momentum from last year is carrying over in its two major markets, according to its top boss.

14 Mar 2024 - 5:31PM
Bocom delivered a relatively upbeat outlook despite posting slow earnings growth. Photo: Reuters

Bocom posts slight rise in profits and points to improving asset quality

Bocom paints resilient picture for year ahead despite posting slower profit growth and warning about challenges from property sector.

27 Mar 2024 - 11:17PM
Insurance

AIA’s 2023 profit jumps 15% on insurance sales to mainland visitors

AIA Group’s new sales in Hong Kong and mainland China continued to grow in the first two months of the year, indicating strong momentum from last year is carrying over in its two major markets, according to its top boss.

AIA Group’s new sales in Hong Kong and mainland China continued to grow in the first two months of the year, indicating strong momentum from last year is carrying over in its two major markets, according to its top boss.

14 Mar 2024 - 5:31PM
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong take-private deals jump as poor valuations dismay investors

Hong Kong-listed firms have been involved in US$4 billion worth of take-private deals already in 2024, compared with US$1.2 billion for the whole of last year, with investors often dismayed by poor valuations.

Hong Kong-listed firms have been involved in US$4 billion worth of take-private deals already in 2024, compared with US$1.2 billion for the whole of last year, with investors often dismayed by poor valuations.

14 Mar 2024 - 4:02PM

Blockchain needs shrewd financial regulation: Franklin Templeton boss

Blockchain is shaking up the financial sector and, given the popularity of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, regulators will need to step up their game when it comes to consumer protection and oversight, says the president and chief executive of fund manager Franklin Templeton.

5 Mar 2024 - 7:15PM
Blockchain needs shrewd financial regulation: Franklin Templeton boss

China Vanke pledges to repay offshore debts due soon amid liquidity concerns

The country’s second-largest developer has assured investors it has the funds in place to repay its outstanding offshore debts coming due soon, as its shares and bonds tumbled amid rumours about liquidity distress.

5 Mar 2024 - 5:35PM
China Vanke pledges to repay offshore debts due soon amid liquidity concerns

Hong Kong take-private deals jump as poor valuations dismay investors

Hong Kong-listed firms have been involved in US$4 billion worth of take-private deals already in 2024, compared with US$1.2 billion for the whole of last year, with investors often dismayed by poor valuations.

14 Mar 2024 - 4:02PM

Blockchain needs shrewd financial regulation: Franklin Templeton boss

Blockchain is shaking up the financial sector and, given the popularity of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, regulators will need to step up their game when it comes to consumer protection and oversight, says the president and chief executive of fund manager Franklin Templeton.

5 Mar 2024 - 7:15PM

China Vanke pledges to repay offshore debts due soon amid liquidity concerns

The country’s second-largest developer has assured investors it has the funds in place to repay its outstanding offshore debts coming due soon, as its shares and bonds tumbled amid rumours about liquidity distress.

5 Mar 2024 - 5:35PM
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