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署理財經事務及庫務局局長陳浩濂十月七日在立法會就《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論致辭，提出強化國際金融中心、新增長點及「金融＋」三大方向措施。當中包括金管局與中國人民銀行探討優化貨幣互換協議、推出七天離岸人民幣流動資金投標機制，「債券通」抵押品接受範圍十一月起擴大，並建議由二○二六／二七課稅年度起將第二名及其後子女免稅額由14萬元提高至16萬元。
Asian family offices are broadening their allocations to private equity, infrastructure and alternative investments. Some analysts say second- and third-generation leaders are departing from the original fundamentals of wealth creation, but the wealth management sector believes the view is not entirely accurate, as they still assess opportunities according to circumstances and adjust portfolios to balance risk.
Paul Chan delivered a speech at the Legislative Council on 7 October during the consolidated debate on the motion concerning Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the motion of thanks for the 2026 Policy Address, first briefing on Hong Kong's latest economic situation: growth of 5.1% in the first half, a 52% rise in export values from July to August, unemployment of 3.8% from June to August, and a full-year real growth forecast of 3.5% to 4.5%. The speech also set out the direction of progress in finance, shipping and aviation, trade, innovation and technology, and talent聚集聚.
Why read this: The speech lists verifiable figures including first-half economic growth, export values, unemployment and stock market turnover, helping readers grasp the economic footing of the Five-Year Plan.
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港股連升兩日後回吐，恒生指數收報24130點，跌150點，跌幅逾0.6%，主板成交額947億元，連續3日不足千億元。地產分類指數升1%，九龍倉置業、恒地、新世界發展及新地升逾1%至逾2%；滙控跌約2%，科技指數收報4194點，跌約0.7%。
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財政司司長陳茂波在立法會表示，香港今年上半年按年增長5.1%，他有信心全年經濟實質增長達3.5%至4.5%的修訂預測。7至8月出口貨值按年升52%、連續19個月雙位位數增長，6至8月失業率為3.8%。首9個月平均每日成交額2729億港元，118宗首宗公開招股集資3880億元。
Why read this: 陳茂波列出上半年增長5.1%、出口貨值升52%和失業率3.8%等數字，讀者可據此核對全年3.5%至4.5%預測的依據。
The 2026 Asia Advisor Survey published by fintech company iCapital shows that Asian advisers' interest in property rose from 39% to 52%, while private credit among alternative investments plunged from 71% to 48%. Private credit was the item Asian advisers were most interested in in 2025.
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強積金顧問GUM公布，今年首3季強積金綜合指數上升6.2%，成員人均賺20287元，單計第3季人均賺1762元。股票基金指數升8.3%，亞洲股票基金首3季回報達24.3%，香港股票基金負回報3.8%表現最差。首8個月基金轉換額約498億元，推算全年747億元，按年上升逾25%。
Why read this: 列出各類強積金基金首三季回報差異與轉換金額，讀者可對照自己的強積金表現。
Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan Ho-lim replied in writing to a question from Chan Chun-ying, stating that from January 2024 to September 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority received 16 complaints alleging unlicensed operation of stored value payment facilities, of which 1 was substantiated and the complainant reported no loss. Platforms involved in currency exchange or cross-border remittances must obtain a licence from the Customs and Excise Department, while those offering "buy now, pay later" services involving lending business must obtain a money lender's licence under the Money Lenders Ordinance.
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財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇表示，政府正與倫敦金銀市場協會探討落實在合格交割標準上的合作，若落實可將國際認可標準融入香港黃金市場基礎設施。他在意大利索倫托出席全球貴金屬會議時宣布，協會將與特區政府及香港貴金屬中央結算系統公司於明年4月在香港合辦亞洲論壇；港金結算公司試營運已有11家銀行任臨時直接參與者，連結即時支付結算系統以實現貨銀對付結算的工作已進入最後階段。
The Hang Seng Index stood at 24,143 in the early part of the afternoon session, down 137 points, or 0.56%. The Tech Index stood at 4,183, down 39 points, or 0.95%.
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警方商業罪案調查科以串謀詐騙罪拘捕3男1女，涉嫌以虛假出糧紀錄及偽造文件，為一個住宅物業向3間金融機構申請按揭，騙取超過7000萬元貸款。被捕人年齡30至42歲，警方指他們在2021年至2023年間開設空殼公司誇大收入，行動中檢獲手機、電腦及印章等，不排除有 further 拘捕。
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港交所建議將香港股票現貨市場結算周期由T+2縮短至T+1，最快二○二七年第四季實施，署理財經事務及庫務局局長陳浩濂書面答覆立法會提問。港交所目標於年內發表諮詢總結及實施時間表，並將預留充足準備時間，照顧中小型證券商的系統升級需要。投委會將透過多元平台加強零售投資者教育，港交所亦會設T+1專題網頁發布資料。
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui attended the London Bullion Market Association's Global Precious Metals Conference 2026 in Sorrento, Italy, outlining the development of Hong Kong's gold trading ecosystem. The trial operation of Hong Kong's central gold clearing and settlement system has received an ideal response, with 11 banks serving as temporary direct participants in the settlement system, which will commence formal operation in the first quarter of next year; the London Bullion Market Association will also co-host an Asian forum in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Government and the Hong Kong Gold Clearing Company Limited in April next year.
Chan Chun-ying suggested in a LegCo joint debate that efforts be made to secure gold reserves from the People's Bank of India, India and ASEAN central banks to be stored in Hong Kong, in order to enhance physical scale and credibility. Kan Wai-man, meanwhile, advocated that, with suppliers' consent, government expenditure on cross-boundary infrastructure procurement in the Northern Metropolis be paid in renminbi. Cheung Pui-kong expressed hope that the Kai Tak Line could connect to Kai Tak Hospital, facilitating residents' cross-district medical visits.
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MPF Ratings 數據顯示，強積金 schemes 下的382個投資基金今年首九個月平均回報6.2%，累計賺HK$96.9 billion，接近HK$1000億。九月份單月則虧損1.47%。
Hong Kong Economic Times today selected Marketingforce (02556) in its ET stock pick, noting that at this stage, attention should be paid to Hong Kong-listed software companies that can convert AI into customer payments, profits and cash flow; along this framework, the stock is worth watching. Marketingforce is mainly engaged in SaaS (software as a service) business.
Johanna Kyrklund, Chief Investment Officer of Schroders Investment Group, warned that AI-related stocks face the risk of an "earnings bubble", and suggested adopting an active value investment strategy to diversify the risks associated with the AI investment theme. She pointed out that the huge capital expenditure deployed by tech giants in artificial intelligence has driven earnings growth, lifting the performance of AI-related stocks.
Lau Sze-ming said the uptrend in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology is resilient, and Innovent Biologics can be a bet on catching up. Record highs on the US Nasdaq drove Asia-Pacific markets, with Japan's Nikkei rising again by over 1 per cent, just 3 per cent away from its historic high, while Taiwan's weighted index edged up to close at a record after approaching the 50,000 mark. Mainland A-shares were under pressure before the long holiday, and their performance when trading resumes tomorrow will determine the direction of Hong Kong stocks, with a wait-and-see mood prevailing in the local market today.
CK Asset Holdings (0001), helmed by Victor Li, is entering a new phase of "re-M&A and becoming an oil king" that has drawn market attention. While companies worldwide are generally selling assets and cashing out to protect themselves, CK Asset's energy map is becoming clearer, expanding and deepening its core assets. Its years-long oil sands strategy continues to make moves, gradually strengthening its strategic position in the oil sands supply chain.
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富邦銀行客戶經手機銀行兌換澳元，並同時以2萬澳元或以上開立1個月指定澳元定存，可享8.88厘特惠年利率。有關特惠年利率只適用於透過手機銀行兌換澳元並同時開立指定定存的客戶。
華僑銀行為宏富理財客戶提供12個月港元定存3.4厘特惠年利率。客戶須經分行以10萬元或以上全新資金開立定存方可享此利率。
The Hang Seng Index rose 240 points yesterday to close at 24,280 points, with turnover of $98.2 billion. Houthi forces attacked Saudi oil pipelines again, pushing oil prices higher, while the US 10-year Treasury yield briefly hit a record high, though US stocks were unaffected and continued to advance. Brazilian shares surged on election news, emerging markets as a whole moved higher, and Hong Kong stocks also benefited.
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) announced that its new wealth management centre at One Island East in Causeway Bay has officially opened, marking the bank's 7th wealth management centre in Hong Kong. Spanning 21,000 square feet, it is Standard Chartered Hong Kong's largest wealth management centre to date.
Kuaishou (1024)'s AI video platform Kling has selected CICC, Goldman Sachs and UBS to prepare for a Hong Kong IPO, raising at least US$1 billion (about HK$7.8 billion), with plans to list as early as next year. Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that Kling AI and the relevant investment banks declined to comment.
The Securities and Futures Commission published the Securities Industry Financial Review report, showing that the Hong Kong securities industry's net profit in the first half rose 21% from the second half of last year to $51.7 billion, an annual increase of 78.88%, benefiting from active market turnover that drove up trading commissions. Over the same period, total expenditure and interest expenses fell 2%, up 17.11% year-on-year to $104.244 billion.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has in recent months raised questions over HSBC locating its global artificial intelligence (AI) centre in Singapore rather than Hong Kong, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it maintains regular communication with authorised institutions on various issues, and would not comment on day-to-day regulatory work or speculative remarks. A HSBC spokesperson declined to comment on the report.
DBS Hong Kong Chief Investment Office (North Asia) investment strategist Lam Tsz-huen maintains a broadly neutral view on equities and bonds, preferring to maintain a balanced risk allocation, continue to overweight alternative investments and keep cash underweight. He noted that corporate earnings have shown resilience and the market rally has broadened, while equity fund flows remain strong; bond yields remain attractive, but duration should not be pursued aggressively.
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港股隨外圍連升兩日，恒指收市企穩24000點以上，盤中最多升逾300點。北水缺席下，大市成交連續第二日低於1000億元。隔晚納指創新高，昨天日股升1%、台股再創新高，復市的韓股則跌0.89%。
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新世界（0017）公布就3隻未償還美元債券發起交換要約，涉及金額約4.57億美元、1.63億美元及3.72億美元，合計約9.91億美元。持有人可交換為2032年到期、票面利率7.375厘的新優先有擔保債券，外加現金支付，發行人為新世界旗下的New VD BondCo。
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue said short-term HKD interest rates are driven by the supply and demand for the Hong Kong dollar, and a reduction in demand for the currency may trigger the weak-side convertibility undertaking. He noted that Hong Kong stock turnover has fallen back from its mid-year high, the impact of earlier large-scale fundraising activities has faded, and periods of relatively strong funding demand such as quarter-end and dividend payments by listed companies have just passed, easing related demand for the Hong Kong dollar, which is the reason behind the weakening of the HKD exchange rate.
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工銀亞洲近日推3個月港元定存6厘優惠，最高存款20萬元，新開戶可獲上限3000元利息。申請期限由10月2日至12月31日，新客戶開戶後首3個月內需維持每日平均理財總值10萬元或以上。隨美國加息預期愈濃，各銀行爭奪存款作部署，同時競爭按揭市場。
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia held a high-level bilateral meeting in Hong Kong on 2 October, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in areas including fintech and digital assets, cross-border regulation, use of local currencies in the region and capital market connectivity. The two sides will set up a joint working group to promote compliant cross-border stablecoin applications, and explore establishing a link between Hong Kong's CMU and Malaysia's RENTAS.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia held a high-level bilateral meeting in Hong Kong on 2 October, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in areas including fintech and digital assets, cross-border regulation, use of local currencies and infrastructure interconnection within the region, and capital market connectivity. The two sides will establish a policy-focused joint working group to promote compliant cross-border stablecoin application scenarios in both places, and explore establishing a link between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Central Maturity Facility (CMU) and Malaysia's RENTAS.
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金管局總裁余偉文指港匯自6月中起逐步走弱，近日徘徊7.846至7.8475水平，主因港美息差擴大誘發套息交易、與股市相關的港元需求回落。他在《匯思》撰文指上月美國聯儲局3年來首次加息，港匯會否觸發7.85的弱方兌換保證受多項因素影響、難以準確預測，並提醒市民置業或借貸前充分管理利率風險。
Why read this: 文章列出港匯近日徘徊的具體水平，並說明會否觸發7.85弱方兌換保證受多項因素影響，方便讀者核對息差與資金流向。
Hong Kong shares closed up 1%, with the Hang Seng Index at 24,280 points, up 240 points, and turnover on the main board nearing $98.3 billion. Healthcare stocks posted larger gains, with WuXi AppTec, Sino Biopharmaceutical and WuXi Biologics rising nearly 3% to nearly 5% respectively; the tech index rose nearly 1%, while domestic demand stocks faced selling pressure, with Anta Sports down nearly 3%.
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金管局公布10月6日外匯基金票據投標結果，Q2640平均接納息率2.83厘、發行額72,081百萬港元，H2669平均接納息率3.15厘、發行額19,000百萬港元。Q2640分配比例約98%，H2669約20%，下一輪投標定於10月13日舉行。
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傳音控股已開始接受投資者認購，擬以每股最高HK$38.8發售8,660萬股在港上市，傳音為非洲最暢銷手機品牌。公開認購10月7日至12日進行，預計10月15日掛牌，最多集資HK$33.6億（US$4.281億）。
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Sia一項研究評估歐洲、亞洲及澳洲20個市場共145個銀行應用程式，Mox、中銀香港、ZA Bank及花旗香港的應用程式打入亞太區十大。該研究以100項標準評分，包括功能、用戶體驗與用戶反饋，每項程式獲0至100分。
Hermitage Capital maintains its global strategy amid geopolitical and market volatility, investing in frontier technology companies worldwide. The private equity firm has US$1.5 billion in funds, 80% of which is in US dollars and the rest in renminbi, and is stepping up investments in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics, concentrated mainly in the United States and China.
Hong Kong shares edged up in the early part of the afternoon session, with the Hang Seng Index at 24,221, up 181 points, or 0.76 per cent. The Tech Index stood at 4,219, up 35 points, or 0.85 per cent.