Hong Kong

Hong Kong banks' loan growth to hit 5.5% in 2017

But credit growth will still slow over the next quarters.

Hong Kong banks' loan growth to hit 5.5% in 2017

But credit growth will still slow over the next quarters.

How exposed are Hong Kong banks to the mainland?

Exposure hit 29.3% of system-wide assets as of March 2017.

Hong Kong banks raise mortgage rates

As the HKMA raised risk-weighted floor to 25% for new residential loans.

Citi expands partnership with Live Nation in five more Asian markets

Find out what the extended relationship means for Citi's cardholders.

Hang Seng Bank appoints Margaret W H Kwan as executive director

According to a release, Mr Patrick K W Chan will resign as Executive Director of Hang Seng Bank and will cease to be Head of Greater China of the Bank with effect from 1 May 2017 in order to pursue other new interests. Mr Chan has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and that he is not aware of any matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Bank.

Commerzbank appoints Joerg Motel as country CEO ASEAN and head corporates international for Singapore

Commerzbank has made two new appointments to serve its global financial institutions network and international corporates franchise.

Citi Private Bank appoints Roger Bacon as head of investments for Asia Pacific

Citi Private Bank has appointed Roger Bacon as Head of Investments for Asia Pacific.

Credit Suisse said to hire Deutsche Bank executives

According to Bloomberg, Credit Suisse Group AG has hired two senior equities executives in Asia from Deutsche Bank AG, a person familiar with the matter said, amid a restructuring of the Swiss bank’s global markets business and a recent leadership change in the region.

National Australia Bank names Leslie Raymond head of people, Asia

Ms Leslie Raymond has been appointed Head of People, Asia in National Australia Bank (NAB) and commenced her role on 1 March 2017. Ms Raymond is based in NAB’s Hong Kong branch located in Pacific Place. Ms Raymond replaces Ms Kate Colley who has repatriated to Melbourne to assume the role of Head of People for NAB’s Corporate and Institutional Banking business.

Hong Kong banks' loans to grow at a subdued rate of 3% in 2017

Strong expansion in credit activity is unlikely to be sustained.

How will Hong Kong banks' capital levels be affected by the recent sale of their insurance business?

The additional capital would balance the banks' higher risk appetite for China-related activities.

OCBC Wing Hang sells 33.33% stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance

Stakes were bought by First Origin International.

Credit Suisse to cut 6 equities jobs in Hong Kong and Tokyo

Among those leaving is a Hong Kong-based director for sales trading.