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Banking Sector Boosts Retail Leasing Amid Real Estate Slump

1/16/2026

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Story summary
  • Hong Kong’s banking and finance sector drives retail leasing, aided by Forthright Securities, Futu Holdings, and HSBC.
  • Forthright Securities leased 14,000 sq ft at Golden Centre, Sheung Wan, for its flagship branch.
  • Forthright Securities plans to open after Lunar New Year.
  • Futu Holdings leased 700 sq ft at Johnston Road, Wan Chai.
  • Joe Lin of CBRE Hong Kong says the trend signals a positive landlord outlook amid real estate slump.