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Hong Kong to offer half-rate tax concession for commodity trading, launch tokenized warehouse-receipt financing pilot
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated that authorities would roll out more tax incentives to attract commodity traders, including implementing a half-rate tax concession for commodity trading. He
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Hong Kong's gold clearing system to launch Q1 2027, MPF to allow more gold ETF investments
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced that the gold clearing and settlement system would start official operations in the first quarter of next year, with a dedicated hotline for mainland and o
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Hong Kong considers using Exchange Fund to buy more gold, aims to become world trading center
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is exploring increasing the Exchange Fund's gold holdings and participating in local spot and futures markets. Th
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SFC welcomes Chief Executive John Lee’s blueprint to strengthen Hong Kong’s world-leading position as an international financial centre
SFC welcomes Chief Executive John Lee’s blueprint to strengthen Hong Kong’s world-leading position as an international financial centre
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Industry Insiders Call on Hong Kong to Seize "Critical Strategic Window" After US Senate Rejects Crypto Regulatory Bill, the CLARITY Act
The U.S. Senate's failure to pass the CLARITY Act, which aimed to regulate the cryptocurrency market structure, has created an opportunity for Hong Kong to accelerate its digital asset development.
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Hong Kong rated Asia’s top financial hub for 4th straight year and third globally in GFCI report released on Wednesday, scoring 756 points
Hong Kong has retained its status as Asia’s top financial hub for a fourth consecutive edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), even as many of the world’s leading centres saw their score
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AIMA's Kher Sheng Lee Looks Forward to More Accommodative Measures in Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan
Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director and APAC Co-Head at the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), stated that his industry group anticipates more accommodative measures to help the indus
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Hong Kong Plans Faster Tech Hub Development to Boost Home Supply
Hong Kong pledged to accelerate the development of a technology hub near mainland China, building on previous measures to create momentum for the ambitious multibillion-dollar project.
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Hong Kong Releases First Five-Year Plan: Focuses on AI Industry, Strengthens Role as World's Largest Offshore RMB Hub
The Hong Kong SAR Government officially announced the "First Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030)" on September 15. This ma
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee unveils city's first-ever five-year plan to align development priorities with Beijing
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee unveils city's first-ever five-year plan to align development priorities with Beijing
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Southeast Asian Investors, Led by Singaporean Capital, Emerge as Top Non-Local Buyers of Hong Kong Commercial Property
According to Savills, Southeast Asian investors have become the largest non-local buyers of Hong Kong commercial property. As of Tuesday, total commercial property transactions above HK$50 million in
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Hong Kong and Mainland China Regulators Tighten Scrutiny of IPOs, Analysts Say Could Slow New Listings
Securities regulators in Hong Kong and mainland China are intensifying efforts to improve the quality of Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs). Analysts suggest this move could slow the flow of ne
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Hong Kong's inaugural five-year plan is likely to focus on boosting the yuan's offshore use and introducing new financial products, including commodities futures, analysts say.
Hong Kong's inaugural five-year plan is likely to focus on boosting the yuan's offshore use and introducing new financial products, including commodities futures, analysts say.
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Deloitte raises Hong Kong's 2026 retail sales growth forecast to 8.4% (HK$412 billion)
Accounting giant Deloitte on Monday raised its full-year forecast for Hong Kong's retail sales to a growth of 8.4 percent year on year to HK$412 billion in 2026. This figure is slightly higher than it
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Hang Seng Bank Launches Five Wealth Management Strategies to Address Changes in Hong Kong's Wealth Landscape
Hang Seng Bank has launched five wealth management strategies aimed at addressing changes in Hong Kong's wealth landscape, shifting from single-product investments to integrated planning. These strate
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Hong Kong home prices forecast to gain 15% this year by Midland Realty, still 16% below 2021 peak
Hong Kong home prices are forecast to gain 15% this year by local property agency Midland Realty, though they would still be 16% below their high-water mark in 2021. The agency's executives stated at
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Says City Ready to Be Biotech Bridge Connecting Global Capital with Chinese Innovation
Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated in an address to the Biotechnology Investment Forum of BIOHK2026 on Thursday that Hong Kong is poised to be the "partner of choice" for linking global capital with
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Hong Kong to unveil first five-year plan next week, targeting biomedicine powerhouse status; GSK expresses interest in region's biotech development on Wednesday
Hong Kong's inaugural five-year plan, set to be unveiled next week, will focus on establishing the city as a biomedicine powerhouse, signaling closer medical cooperation across the Greater Bay Area. G
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Oman's second-largest bank, Sohar International, opened a representative office in Hong Kong this week, with its CEO attending the opening ceremony on Thursday.
Oman's second-largest bank, Sohar International Bank, will open a local representative office in Hong Kong this week. Its CEO, Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi, will attend the opening ceremony on Thurs
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China plans to allow its $568 billion social security fund to buy offshore bonds via Southbound Bond Connect, in a bid to boost demand for yuan assets in Hong Kong.
China plans to allow its $568 billion social security fund to buy offshore bonds via Southbound Bond Connect, in a bid to boost demand for yuan assets in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong University launches wealth management academy to boost city’s role as hub for 'new money'
Hong Kong’s first university-led Wealth Management Academy, established by The University of Hong Kong Business School, was launched on Tuesday. It aims to bring together policymakers, financial insti
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Hong Kong's Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) suggests expanding the investment scope of the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) and attracting mainland pension funds to invest globally through Hong Kong.
Hong Kong should consider allowing its Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) to invest in a broader range of asset classes and attract more long-term, patient mainland Chinese capital, such as pension funds,
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A joint survey by the Hong Kong SFC and HKMA shows record-breaking sales of investment products in Hong Kong in 2025, with strong demand for Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC) related products.
A joint survey by the Hong Kong SFC and HKMA shows record-breaking sales of investment products in Hong Kong in 2025, with strong demand for Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC) related prod
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Bloomberg: Hong Kong and Singapore Compete for Financial Talent Beyond Salaries, Focusing on Schooling and Nightlife Costs
Bloomberg's Venus Feng examines how Hong Kong and Singapore are competing for financial professionals, looking beyond salaries to practical factors like schooling and the cost of a night out.
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Hong Kong's first five-year plan focuses on new growth engines, with HK$388 billion raised in IPOs in the first nine months of 2026
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated on Thursday that the city's first five-year plan provides a clear framework for policymaking and investment, urging businesses to understand government
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UAE bank Mashreq injects $125m into Hong Kong business as China ties deepen.
UAE bank Mashreq injects $125m into Hong Kong business as China ties deepen.
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Hong Kong aims to increase its total gold storage capacity by more than tenfold to 2,000 tons by 2030
Hong Kong is actively enhancing its status as an international gold trading center. According to government plans, Hong Kong aims to increase its total gold storage capacity by more than tenfold to 2,
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The initiative aims to help mainland and overseas green enterprises spread their ideas and solutions to Belt and Road markets
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated on Monday at the Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference that Hong Kong will launch a Green Technology Bridgehead Programme next year. The initiative aims t
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a total of 142 strategic enterprises have now established or expanded their operations in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, stated that as of the end of September this year, the first six batches of strategic enterprises introduced to Hong Kong through the Office for Attracting S
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The meeting allowed participants to personally understand Hong Kong's role as a bridge
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that hosting the recently concluded APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting was of great significance to Hong Kong. The meeting allowed participants to p
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Hong Kong has signed an agreement to introduce a gold refinery, aiming to boost its gold storage capacity to over 2,000 tons within three years to solidify its status as an international gold hub.
Hong Kong has confirmed agreements with Switzerland's Valcambi and China's Point Gold International to establish a local gold refinery in Hong Kong. This move is a significant step by Hong Kong's Offi
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Chinalco establishes corporate treasury centre in Hong Kong
Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco), a state-owned enterprise, has established a corporate treasury centre in Hong Kong to manage its offshore funds, Invest Hong Kong announced on Friday. The new
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The Hong Kong government plans to tender a Sha Tin plot for student accommodation this quarter, which analysts say could attract major developers to the market.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, announced on Thursday that two land parcels will be tendered in the October-December quarter, including a 1,100-square-meter site in Siu
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Hong Kong's pension system ranks 2nd in Asia, 16th globally, trailing only Singapore
According to the annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension report released on Tuesday, Hong Kong retained its B grade with a score of 71.2, remaining a clear regional leader ahead of Malaysia, mainlan
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Hong Kong CE John Lee says city to showcase comprehensive development at Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting
Hong Kong CE John Lee says city to showcase comprehensive development at Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting
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Hong Kong Investors Most Eager to Outperform, But Temper Return Hopes: Survey
A survey by Natixis Investment Managers in August found that 95% of Hong Kong investors aim to outperform the market, the highest proportion in Asia (average 85%). However, their long-term return expe
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Hong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study finds
Hong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study finds
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Applications for the Hong Kong Academy of Finance's Financial Leaders Program 2027 will open on October 15.
The Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF) announced that applications for its Financial Leaders Programme (FLP) 2027 intake will open on October 15 and close on December 4. Since its launch in 2022, the
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Hong Kong to host APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting from October 20-21, showcasing its role as an international financial hub
Hong Kong will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) for the first time from October 20 to 21. The event, which will gather finance ministers from 21
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New Hong Kong-China Checkpoint Opens, Capable of Handling 200,000 Daily Trips
A new checkpoint facility at Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, connecting Hong Kong and China, has opened. It is designed to handle 200,000 trips a day at a single gate, allowing travelers to automatically
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Hong Kong-based King Fook Jewellery Group has leased new retail space in Admiralty for $34.2 million, a move analysts say signals confidence in the retail market.
King Fook Jewellery Group has decided to lease a 550-square-meter retail space in Pacific Place Two, Admiralty, for a six-year term, with a total rent of approximately HK$268.5 million (approximately
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China's Gold Accumulation and Hong Kong Gold Hub Bolster Yuan Internationalization Push
China's 23-month gold buying streak and Hong Kong's plans to expand its yuan-denominated gold trading hub are seen as key steps in Beijing's push for yuan internationalization. Hong Kong confirmed las
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Chinese jeweler Laofengxiang Gold has leased an entire floor in One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, to support its global expansion.
Chinese jeweler Laofengxiang Gold has leased an entire floor in One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, to support its global expansion.
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Hong Kong new home sales surge 95% in September, outpacing secondary market
Hong Kong new home sales surged over 95% to about 1,500 units in September, with transaction value jumping 31.8% to HK$20.88 billion ($2.66 billion), according to Centaline Property. Analysts attribut
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A retail shop in Central, Hong Kong, changed hands for HK$21.4 million, with the buyer being the heir of Swiss lingerie manufacturer Triumph.
Hong Kong-based developer Hip Shing Hong sold a retail property on Albany Road in Central, which it had held for over 50 years, for HK$21.4 million to an heir of Swiss lingerie manufacturer Triumph at
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Hong Kong officials reiterate crypto licensing bill to take effect by end of 2026
Hong Kong officials reiterated plans to establish a digital asset licensing regime by the end of 2026, covering four categories: digital asset trading, custody, advisory, and management services.
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Analysis of Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Trading Platform Regulation and Licensing Status
Hong Kong officially implemented the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing regime on June 1, 2023, regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Since August 2023, licensed exchanges have been permitted to offer services to retail investors, marking a significant step in the maturation of Hong Kong's regulatory framework for virtual assets. As of December 18, 2024, seven platforms have obtained SFC licenses, requiring them to meet stringent capital requirements and client asset custody rules to ensure investor protection and market stability.
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Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: An Overview of the Regulatory Framework and Major Licensed Platforms
Hong Kong officially implemented the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing regime on June 1, 2023, with the aim of providing a clear regulatory framework for virtual asset trading. As of June 2025, 11 institutions have been granted Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licenses by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This article will delve into Hong Kong’s regulatory principles, restrictions on the cryptocurrencies available to retail investors, and introduce several major licensed platforms to help readers understand the key considerations for conducting compliant virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.
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