Financial Services

Gov’t OKs revised Banking Bill 2025

The ordinance will enable banks to share account information to detect and prevent crimes.
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About 74% of HK SMEs struggle with payment reconciliation: survey

21% strongly agreeing that reconciliation poses a critical challenge, compared to 9% of small businesses.

Gov’t greenlights Stablecoins Bill

The bill is expected to come into effect this year.

Gov’t hikes fees for land registration

The fee adjustments will range from 15% to 30%.

Hang Seng Bank opens flagship wealth centre in Central

The new facility is the largest amongst the bank’s nine such centres across Hong Kong and mainland China.

HKEX reappoints Carlson Tong as chairman

His chairmanship will coincide with his term as an HKEX board member.

Hong Kong OTC derivatives reporting re-write – Are you ready?

With early testing expected from June 2025, firms are encouraged to begin preparations now.

Credit access remains stable for SMEs in Q1

Credit approval eased or remained unchanged for SMEs.

HKMA buys $7.8b to defend Hong Kong dollar peg: report

Aggregate balance will rise to HK$116.6b on May 7, 2025.

Hong Kong deposits rose 0.8% in March

The Hong Kong dollar loan-to-deposit ratio decreased by 1.2%.

HKCDAA unveils new headquarters in Wan Chai

The institute held its inauguration ceremony at the China Everbright Centre on 15 April.

MoneyHero to launch Credit Hero Club in Q2

It will help users boost their credit profile and access more financial products.

Gov’t expands GREEN$ scheme with redeemable e-points

E-points can be used to redeem gifts at over 500 retail stores.

Stable credit use seen in youth, but education gaps remain: survey

TransUnion warns that continued financial education is essential to maintain and improve these positive trends.