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ReutersApr 3 08:40 ET

Meridians: In Hong Kong, the number of mortgage applications for completed properties in the first quarter increased by nearly 15% year-on-year, while the number of mortgage applications for pre-sale properties surged more than 3.7 times.

According to the latest data from the Mortgage Referral Research Department and the Land Registry, the number of current mortgage cases in Hong Kong in March 2025 was 4,015, a decrease of 1,378 cases (25.6%) compared to 5,393 cases in February, marking a decline after three months of increases and reaching a new low in four months.

Zhitong FinanceApr 1 19:35 ET

Brokerage morning meeting highlights: The industry allocation recommendations for April should focus on two main lines.

At today's Brokerage morning meeting, Galaxy Securities stated that the characteristics of a short-term structural economic recovery remain evident, with industries related to new productive forces performing better; HTSC believes that increased investment in global AI computing power is expected to drive the performance of businesses in sectors such as Optical Communications to remain positive; China Securities Co., Ltd. suggested that the industry allocation recommendations for April should focus on two main lines.

cls.cnMar 31 20:46 ET

Analysts' Top Financial Picks: China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co (CHPXF), BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) (BNKHF)

TipRanksMar 31 20:30 ET · Ratings

It is the "last day" for Consumer loan interest rates below 3%, and many Banks are still rushing to attract customers, fearing increased pressure on future lending.

① Many Banks are promoting a slogan "Last Day of Low Interest Rates", urging customers to quickly check their limits and receive interest rate coupons for withdrawals; ② Several Banks' Crediting personnel are concerned that an increase in Consumer loan rates may lead to a decrease in interest, continuing to increase lending pressure.

cls.cnMar 31 20:08 ET

The Ministry of Finance actively supports the large state-owned commercial Banks in replenishing their core Tier 1 capital.

① The Ministry of Finance will issue the first batch of 500 billion yuan special government bonds in 2025, which will be used to support the Bank Of China, China Construction Bank Corporation, Bank Of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank Of China in replenishing their core Tier 1 capital; ② Currently, state-owned large commercial banks are operating steadily, with stable asset quality and sufficient provisions. Supplementing capital through special government bonds will enhance their robust operational capability, promote high-quality development, and better serve the real economy.

cls.cnMar 30 20:45 ET