〈The Standard, Nov 8, 2025〉Amid a recovery in home prices and a decline in high loan-to-value mortgages. The number of such loans fell 16.8 percent from 37,806 at the previous quarter's end, accounting for 6.4 percent of total mortgage borrowers, data from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority showed.
The aggregate value of these loans decreased by 17.6 percent to HK$156.8 billion. Additionally, the unsecured portion of debts dropped to HK$10.9 billion at the end of September, down by 23.8 percent from June. Moreover, the HKMA reported that new mortgage applications in September edged down 1.1 percent month-on-month to 3,483.
〈Hong Kong Business, Nov 7, 2025〉New World Development (NWD) has launched exchange offers for $14.8b (US$1.9b) of its outstanding perpetual securities and notes, according to a bourse filing.
The company said it is to optimise its debt profile, enhance its liquidity and improve its financial position amidst a challenging property market.
“The operating environment for real estate developers in Hong Kong, including the company, has been adversely affected by sustained market headwinds,” NWD said.
〈The Standard, Nov 6, 2025〉The potential supply of first-hand private residential units in Hong Kong for the next three to four years stood at approximately 102,000 as of the end of last month, up 1,000 units from the previous quarter, marking the end of a five-quarter losing streak.
According to data released by the Housing Bureau for the third quarter, the number of completed but unsold units fell by 1,000 to 26,000. Meanwhile, unsold uncompleted units decreased by 2,000 to 62,000. Conversely, units on approved land that can commence construction at any time saw a significant increase of 4,000, reaching 14,000.
〈Asian Post, Nov 5, 2025〉Hong Kong has surpassed 2,700 single family offices (SFOs), reinforcing its position as Asia’s top destination for managing ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) wealth, according to the 2025 Julius Baer Family Barometer, developed with PwC Switzerland.
The region's over 2,700 SFOs now outnumber Singapore’s 2,000, reflecting the city’s resurgence as a trusted financial and governance hub.
Its proximity to Mainland China, established financial infrastructure, and deep market connectivity continue to attract families seeking regional growth opportunities.
〈RTHK News, Nov 4,2025〉Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Hong Kong would keep strengthening its roles as “super connector” making it the best platform and partner for mainland firms going global.
Speaking at a seminar at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, he said going global requires capital, professional services, and an international business platform — advantages Hong Kong offers under “One Country, Two Systems” as a leading global finance, shipping, and trade hub.
"We are very pleased that many mainland enterprises are using Hong Kong’s platform to raise financing, establish international headquarters, industry and economic centres, R&D centres, and supply chain management hubs, as they go global," he said.
