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Enoch Yiu
Chief Reporter, Business
Enoch joined the Post as a business reporter in 1996. Before that, she worked at a Chinese daily newspaper for four years. She is the author of two books: 'They Mean Business: 50 exclusive interviews with Hong Kong top executives' and 'Serving with Passion: stories of established catering brands in Hong Kong'.
Enoch joined the Post as a business reporter in 1996. Before that, she worked at a Chinese daily newspaper for four years. She is the author of two books: 'They Mean Business: 50 exclusive interviews with Hong Kong top executives' and 'Serving with Passion: stories of established catering brands in Hong Kong'.
Areas of Expertise:
Reporting financial regulation, banking, pension, insurance, asset management, personal profileLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
The city’s exchange secures global bragging rights after 114 companies raised US$37.22 billion on the main board in 2025, according to LSEG.
HSBC, the city’s biggest lender, saw double-digit growth in the number of Hong Kong-dollar multimillionaires in 2025.
Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say.
Under new rules, sellers will pay just 3 per cent VAT if they offload a property within two years of purchase, down from 5 per cent.
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Brokers say the well-established benchmark is unlikely to be affected, as shareholders are poised to back HSBC’s privatisation plan.
Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.
KPMG, Deloitte and EY boost hiring and invest in AI to lift efficiency and attract talent amid rising demand for tech-savvy professionals.
HKMA and SFC blueprint to drive multicurrency issuance, with green finance and Bond Connect widening investor base.
Rate cuts, geopolitical tensions and central banks’ buying spree push gold prices up by 72 per cent in 2025 – the biggest annual jump ever.
Government-backed fund strengthens VC ecosystem and fosters collaboration, but the city’s high cost of living remains a challenge.
The 75-year-old lender will work with the newly listed digital asset exchange to issue a co-branded Visa card for HashKey traders.
Former HKEX chief shifts to private fund model after regime fails to see a successful listing in a decade, raising call for a review.
Brokers said the downbeat result reflected Le Mont’s long sales cycle rather than any spillover from parent China Vanke’s onshore debt talks.
Dubbed one of China’s new ‘AI tigers’, Zhipu could become one of the first major large language model start-ups globally to go public.
HKEX plans to adopt digital currencies and tokenisation in the next decade, which analysts say are in demand for round-the-clock trading.
Derek Lai says firms are more willing to engage professionals to address their debt problems, increasing the chance of a successful result.
MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.
Move from Bermuda ‘reflects our deep-rooted belief in Hong Kong’s future and its importance to our business,’ Hong Kong and Macau CEO says.
Think tank urges the expansion of connect schemes to cover a wider range of asset classes and the promotion of digital asset trading.
Savings rates near zero limit room for cuts as lenders protect profitability margins, analysts say.
Doubling of voluntary contributions reflects retirement scheme’s importance to local residents, MPFA chairwoman says.
As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment.
Insurance Authority confirms 12,000 policies impacted, with payouts spanning life, medical, property and accident coverage.
Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says.
Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says.
Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role.
Hong Kong’s rise as a fintech hub is due to the concerted regulatory push, with the city competing with Singapore for regional leadership.
The Hong Kong Bar Association is providing free legal services to victims and urges them to take immediate action to protect their rights.
Developers defer sales of a total of 213 units in Yau Tong and Yau Ma Tei scheduled for Friday.
