Hong Kong

Hong Kong banks to benefit from subsiding asset pressure in 2018

The banks have emerged from a shallow episode of asset deterioration in 2016.

Hong Kong banks to benefit from subsiding asset pressure in 2018

The banks have emerged from a shallow episode of asset deterioration in 2016.

What the new Basel IV rules could mean for banks

The use of banks’ own internal models to calculate their RWA will be limited under the new rules.

Robots won't take over Hong Kong banks in 2018: KPMG

Banks still need to better understand robotics application.

Bank of East Asia to launch i-Payment Hub in 2018

It's an integreted payment platform for merchant and personal customers.

Standard Chartered to launch Kasisto-powered chatbot in Hong kong

The bot will function as clients' virtual personal assistant.

Michael Wang of Bank of China (Hong Kong) shares how they collaborate with fintechs

He reveals that the bank has been working not only with large enterprises such as Tencent and Alibaba.

Chart of the Week: Hong Kong banks to remain well capitalised

The sector's total capital ratio grew from June 2014.

Systemic drawbacks drag Hong Kong banks in digitalisation race

Legacy systems, regulatory challenges, and exposure to the mainland are taking their toll on banks.

Hong Kong banks' loan growth to slow in the coming quarters

The weak housing market outlook is partly to blame.

Hong Kong banks to get less government support over the next 12-18 months

The government is implementing a revised bank resolution regime.

Hong Kong banks' funding and liquidity conditions to remain benign till 2018

But potential funding volatility will come from changes in banks' loan and deposit currency mix.

Why the property sector remains a key risk for Hong Kong banks

The prevalence of high-LTV second mortgages increases default risks for homebuyers.

Hong Kong banks to have a 'very good' capital buffer for the next 12-18 months: Moody's

That is in response to the move towards more stringent regulatory requirements.

Hong Kong banks expected to report stable profits in 2017

Fee income will improve in the next 12-18 months.

Hong Kong banks lag as digital disruptions increase

More than the digital products, banking executives need to focus on what their customers really want.