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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.
