Hong Kong SMEs are looking forward to easing of coronavirus restrictions, with more than half of them expecting to post growth in the second quarter, a CPA Australia survey shows.
The lack of major changes for financial planners are a “reasonably positive” development, according to the Financial Planning Association of Australia, while technology measures have also been welcomed by the industry.
The dwindling number of financial advisers indicates the Government needs to consider whether they will be able to fund the compensation scheme of last resort.
An increase in hiring and pay rises are in store for Hong Kong next year thanks to an improvement in the city’s economic outlook, according to a survey conducted by accountancy industry body CPA Australia.
Australia’s two major professional accounting bodies have now committed towards a net-zero emissions target alongside 11 other accounting bodies across the globe.