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Russian Gold Floods Hong Kong at Record Pace Amid Western Sanctions
Hong Kong imported 112.7 tonnes of Russian-origin gold in the first seven months of 2026, already surpassing the record 92.1 tonnes imported during all of 2025. This surge highlights how Western sanct
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McDonald's sells its first restaurant property in Hong Kong's New Territories for US$15.3 million.
McDonald's has sold its first restaurant property in the New Territories to Keen Charm Holdings (HK) Limited for HK$120 million (approximately US$15.3 million), with the agreement signed on August 31,
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AstraZeneca: Hong Kong Needs New Funding Models to Attract Global Pharmaceutical Investment
The Cambridge-based multinational pharmaceutical giant stated that if Hong Kong can establish a new healthcare financing model, it will attract more global biotech investment. AstraZeneca has invested
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Hong Kong intensifies efforts to attract European start-up talent
Hong Kong is actively promoting its innovation and technology (I&T) advantages to attract European start-ups and professionals. The city ranked second globally in the International Institute for Manag
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Looming interest rate rises will not hit Hong Kong as hard as 2022: analysts
Looming interest rate rises will not hit Hong Kong as hard as 2022: analysts
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Hong Kong wealth management assets grew 24% last year, but AI adoption limited headcount growth to 2%, Capco reports
Consulting firm Capco reported that private wealth assets in Hong Kong rose 24% last year, while employment in the industry only increased by 2% due to the adoption of technology, including AI, to enh
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Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund Danantara Plans to Open Investment Office in Hong Kong, Hire Staff
Danantara is stepping up its allocations at home and abroad. The fund has already registered holding and finance subsidiaries in the Chinese city, with Danantara Investment Holding Hong Kong incorpora
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Promotes City as Infrastructure Finance Hub at AIIB Annual Meeting
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Monday attended the 11th annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Doha, stating that Hong Kong would continue to support the AIIB in assist
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Hong Kong will explore mutual recognition arrangements with Qatar Stock Exchange to facilitate dual listings by Qatari enterprises, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.
Hong Kong will explore mutual recognition arrangements with Qatar Stock Exchange to facilitate dual listings by Qatari enterprises, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan met AIIB President Zou Jiayi, welcoming AIIB's plan to set up an office in HK and hoping for expanded cooperation in catastrophe bond issuance and green finance.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan met AIIB President Zou Jiayi, welcoming AIIB's plan to set up an office in HK and hoping for expanded cooperation in catastrophe bond issuance and green finance
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Hong Kong developers sell over 290 new flats as buyers lock in mortgages ahead of anticipated local rate hikes
Hong Kong developers have already sold more than 290 of the new flats they launched over the weekend, as buyers look to lock in mortgages ahead of an anticipated rise in interest rates later this year
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasizes need for AI talent, government to roll out over 200 training courses by 2028
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said artificial intelligence would bring new job opportunities to Hong Kong while boosting economic growth. He noted that the city's exports recorded a year-on-
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Hong Kong aims to be leading family wealth hub, with over 3,380 single-family offices now established
Hong Kong's Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Joseph HL Chan, stated at the "Redefining Hong Kong: Next Generation Wealth 2026" conference on September 21 that the city is well
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Hong Kong's exports surged 53% to HK$667.9 billion in August, driven by AI-related electronic products
Hong Kong's exports surged 53% year-on-year to HK$667.9 billion in August, following a 50.7% increase in July. Imports also rose 60% to HK$739.1 billion. The government attributed the growth to robust
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Hong Kong rises to 14th in global property market transparency rankings, still trails Singapore and Japan
Hong Kong has climbed one place to 14th in the latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index, a report released every two years by property consultancy JLL and subsidiary LaSalle Investment Management.
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Hong Kong's August overall consumer prices rose 1.7% YoY, underlying inflation 1.9%
Hong Kong's overall consumer prices rose by 1.7% year-on-year in August, matching July's figure. The underlying inflation rate, which excludes one-off government relief measures, also remained unchang
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Hong Kong regulators to provide details on new offshore yuan strategy on Wednesday
Hong Kong's banking and securities regulators are set to provide further details on Wednesday regarding a new phase of offshore yuan development, following recent meetings in Beijing and the city's un
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Hong Kong is strengthening its position as Asia’s hub for family wealth transition and cross-border capital allocation, financial regulators and industrial executives said on Monday.
Hong Kong is strengthening its position as Asia’s hub for family wealth transition and cross-border capital allocation, financial regulators and industrial executives said on Monday.
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Chinese mainland stock exchanges are stepping up lobbying efforts to attract companies to list domestically, amidst a surge in Hong Kong IPOs.
Chinese mainland stock exchanges are stepping up lobbying efforts to attract companies to list domestically, amidst a surge in Hong Kong IPOs.
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China's hi-tech IPOs face dual-track choice between Hong Kong and mainland, not zero-sum battle
Lu Peng, general manager of Beijing-based Zhongguancun International, stated in an interview on Thursday that the competition between mainland China and Hong Kong for hi-tech initial public offerings
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated on Sunday that Hong Kong would expand its renminbi-denominated bond market and develop renminbi-denominated gold and commodity markets. This initiative aims to str
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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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Peter Wong, Chairman of HSBC Asia-Pacific, stated that Hong Kong should spare no effort in promoting the internationalization of the RMB.
Peter Wong pointed out that Hong Kong's primary advantage is its status as China's sole international financial center, and promoting the internationalization of the RMB will solidify this position. H
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Hong Kong Leans Into Yuan Bond Boom Amid Intensifying Debt Hub Rivalry
Hong Kong, which has been Asia's leading hub for bond underwriting for over a decade, is capitalizing on a record flurry of offshore yuan debt issuance as competition for fixed-income business among f
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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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