BANKING SERVICES

14 January 2022

Going green evokes images of shutting smokestack power stations, switching to electric motor fleets or putting solar panels on factory roofs. Bankers, insurers and fund managers do not usually spring to mind. More

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Opening up new opportunities for SMEs

12 January 2022

Innovation and technology is taking the world into a new era, opening up fresh opportunities in the upcoming economic powerhouse: Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). For companies setting their sights on this vibrant region, a range of support is at hand in Hong Kong. Among them is global banking giant HSBC’s US$1.13 billion “GBA+ Technology Fund”, and US$700 million “GBA+ Healthcare Fund”, which provide flexible financing support for new-economy companies in the region. More

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Globalisation at pivot point

11 January 2022

When asking what comes next, it is always a good idea to look at what came before. This year’s Asian Financial Forum (AFF) began on Monday, 10 January under the theme “Navigating the Next Normal Towards a Sustainable Future” and began with a plenary session where business leaders from across the world laid out their vision. More

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‘Dual circulation’ boosts outlook

06 January 2022

Under the “dual circulation” economic strategy of Mainland China, first announced in May last year, policy makers place more emphasis on the domestic market as momentum supports exports. More

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Banking on innovation

10 December 2021

Start-ups come in all shapes and sizes and operate across every conceivable industry, and so have a plethora of needs to take themselves forward. Surveys conducted among entrepreneurs show they do indeed have some common needs, including streamlined financing and business management consulting services. More

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Diversity and Connectivity: What You Need to Know about Greater Bay Area

26 November 2021

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NIGERIA: Government Launches First African Central Bank Digital Currency

12 November 2021

Nigeria has launched eNaira, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the first African nation to do so and one of only five countries worldwide. More

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MALAYSIA: Local Currency Settlement Framework with Thailand Expanded

05 November 2021

As of 1 December 2021, the Malaysian ringgit-Thai baht settlement framework will be made available to a wider range of users, while additional foreign exchange policy flexibilities will also be incorporated. More

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BANGLADESH: Bank Processing of E-Commerce Pre-Payments Suspended

23 September 2021

Commercial banks have been ordered not to process advance payments for goods or services purchased via digital marketplace. More

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Reforms to Trade and Investment Facilitation Promoted in Pilot Free Trade Zones

16 September 2021

The State Council recently issued new measures for advancing reform and innovation in relation to facilitating trade and investment in pilot free trade zones. These include expanding opening-up for investment from Hong Kong and Macao, advancing innovation in the import trade sector, and unleashing the potential of new forms of trade. More

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