Hong Kong
Moody's tags Wing Hang Bank's stake sales as 'credit negative'
Purchase likely to weaken its standalone liquidity profile.
Moody's tags Wing Hang Bank's stake sales as 'credit negative'
Purchase likely to weaken its standalone liquidity profile.
What China Life's rejected Wing Hang Bank acquisition means for Hong Kong banks
It's a positive for smaller listed banks.
Why Hong Kong banks should be unfazed by Shanghai free trade zone
It's a healthy competition after all.
Why RMB globalization is still a long way off
Efforts to globalize the renminbi (RMB) reached a milestone when the currency joined the league of the most-traded currencies for the first time.
UOB Hong Kong targets doubling cross-border transaction
This will be within 3 years.
Overcoming Asian fragmentation to improve standardisation and automation
As discussed in a previous post, the fragmented nature of Asia Pacific’s financial services market leads to numerous challenges for banks when trying to create a standardised approach to the processing of corporate actions.
Will Qianhai jeopardize Hong Kong’s position?
In mid-2012, the China’s State Council approved the development of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.
Here's how Hong Kong banks can benefit from the Qianhai opportunity
They can develop these 4 business areas.
3 challenges China banks will face amidst changing external environment
Slowing economy is one.
BEA unveils MPF asset consolidation bonus programme
Bonus may be up to 1.2% of total assets transferred.
Standard Chartered adds Taiwan to RMB globalisation index
RGI increased 65% and hit 1,112 in July.
Citibank unveils exclusive LensCrafters priviliges
Promo runs until 30 November.
Why it's almost impossible for Hong Kong banks to repeat robust 1H13 results
Is it because of more intense competition?
BOCHK posts the strongest results in 1H13
And DBS HK beat other international banks.
Laura Luo is head of Hong Kong China equities at Barings
She comes to Barings from Schroders.
4 highlights of BOCHK's 1H13 results revealed
Fee income was up a robust 23%.
Hong Kong banks' deposits back on a growth trend
System deposits in July rebounded 1.5%.