published_or_final_version / Urban Planning / Master / Master of Science in Urban Planning

published_or_final_version / Business Administration / Master / Master of Business Administration

by Chan Bo Ching. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS --- p.v / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vi / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1. --- Basic Functions of credit card --- p.1 / Chapter 2. --- Significance and objectives of the study --- p.1 / Chapter 3. --- History of credit card --- p.3 / Chapter 4. --- Operations of credit card --- p.6 / Chapter II. --- METHODOLOGY AND LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.10 / Chapter III. --- THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREDIT CARD MARKET IN HONG KONG --- p.13 / Chapter IV. --- ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIES OF CREDIT CARD BUSINESS --- p.21 / Chapter 1. --- Macroenvironmental Analysis --- p.21 / Chapter 2. --- SWOT Analysis for Hong Kong Credit Card Market --- p.24 / Chapter 3. --- Analysis of Competitive Strategy by Michael Porter's Model --- p.27 / Chapter 4. --- Overall Strategies of Hong Kong Credit Card Operations --- p.36 / Chapter V. --- EMPIRICAL STUDY --- p.44 / Chapter 1. --- Market Leader --- p.44 / Chapter 2. --- Market Challengers --- p.46 / Chapter 3. --- Market Followers --- p.48 / Chapter 4. --- Market New Comers --- p.49 / Chapter 5. --- Withdrawer from International Card Market --- p.49 / Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSION --- p.51 / APPENDIX --- p.55 / Chapter 1. --- International Card Issuing Organizations in Hong Kong --- p.55 / Chapter 2. --- Hong Kong Market Share Analysis --- p.56 / Chapter 3. --- Development of Card Business (Credit and Charge Card) In Hong Kong (Major Milestones) --- p.58 / Chapter 4. --- Table of Dates of Establishing Credit Card Services --- p.62 / Chapter 5. --- Demographic Characteristics of Hong Kong --- p.63 / Chapter 6. --- Competitive Analysis - Hong Kong Market --- p.64 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.65

Chow Mee-Yee, May, Lau Chun Fung, Richard. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1987. / Bibliography: leaves 87-89.

by Cheong Suk-Ying. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references. / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LISTS OF TABLES --- p.v / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.vi / CHAPTERS / Chapter 1. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- General Background --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Scope of Study --- p.2 / Chapter 1.3 --- Objectives of Study --- p.3 / Chapter 1.4 --- Framework of Report --- p.3 / Chapter 2. --- HONG KONG AS AN INTERNATIONAL BANKING CENTRE --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1 --- Overview --- p.5 / Chapter 2.2 --- Degree of Internationalization of Hong Kong's Banking Industry --- p.6 / Chapter 2.3 --- Key Success Factors For Hong Kong's Development As An International Banking Centre --- p.8 / Chapter 2.4 --- Characteristics and Trends of Developments For The Foreign Banks in Hong Kong --- p.12 / Chapter 3. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.16 / Chapter 3.1 --- Literature Review --- p.16 / Chapter 3.2 --- Questionnaire --- p.16 / Chapter 3.3 --- Personal Interviews --- p.17 / Chapter 3.4 --- Limitations --- p.18 / Chapter 4. --- RESEARCH FINDINGS --- p.20 / Chapter 4.1 --- Questionnaire Survey --- p.20 / Factors Ranking --- p.20 / Changes in Factors' Conditions --- p.23 / Scope of Business --- p.27 / Chapter 4.2 --- Business Opportunities --- p.31 / Trade Financing --- p.31 / Project Financing --- p.34 / Investment Banking --- p.36 / Private Banking --- p.38 / Chapter 4.3 --- Interpretations and Implications --- p.40 / Chapter 5. --- HONG KONG'S FUTURE AS AN INTERNATIONAL BANKING CENTRE --- p.44 / Chapter 5.1 --- The China Issue --- p.44 / Chapter 5.2 --- Competition From Neighboring Economies --- p.45 / Chapter 5.3 --- Improving Competitiveness --- p.46 / Chapter 6. --- CONCLUSION --- p.50 / APPENDICES --- p.53 / Chapter I. --- The Banking System of Hong Kong / Chapter II. --- Sample Questionnaire / Chapter III. --- Composition of Survey Respondents / Chapter IV. --- Regression Results of Cross-Country Correlation of Factors' Ranking / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.63

published_or_final_version / Public Administration / Master / Master of Public Administration

The rise of Chinese economy has favoured the growth of several financial centres in China. This phenomenon has drawn much attention to several scholars who focus on the relationship between Hong Kong and Shanghai. With a few exceptions, the relationship among Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen have not been satisfactorily revealed, while financial competition and cooperation among them are also far from clear. This thesis examines the financial systems of Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to show their strengths and weaknesses. Financial markets, such as the stock market, bond market, funds market, insurance market, futures and derivatives market as well as the foreign exchange market are all included in this study. In addition, other important players (banking industry and multinational corporations) in the financial system are covered. This study shows that Hong Kong’s strengths lie in its stock, fund, insurance, financial futures and options, foreign exchange and its related derivatives markets, banking industry as well as the attractions of multinational corporations; whereas it is weak in parts of the stock market, the GEM, bond, PE/VC funds and commodity futures markets. Beijing is an important player in the banking industry, stock, bond, private equity fund, VC fund and insurance markets. However, it is not so developed in regard to foreign currency bond, fund (excluding PE and VC funds), financial futures and options, foreign exchange and related derivatives markets, foreign banking and the attractions of multinational corporations. Shanghai is considered to be at a similar level of ranking as Beijing. It is the capital centre of China and has the no.1 fund market in the Mainland although weaker than that of Hong Kong. Shanghai is also strong in foreign banking industry and the attraction of multinational corporations. Whereas Shanghai is weak in its banking industry (excluding foreign banking), bond market, PE/VC funds, financial futures and options as well as foreign exchange markets. Shenzhen is the weakest financial centre, with its advantages in the SME board, ChiNext and VC funds. Another finding of this study reveals that, except for the previous studies on financial centre competition and cooperation in China, there are still some potential areas such as the financial cooperation between the HKEx and SSE, the GEM and ChiNext as well as the financial competition of the private equity fund industry between Hong Kong and Beijing for the financial competition and cooperation of Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The research findings of this thesis have both theoretical and political implications. Theoretically, the study reflects the significance of an information hinterland as well as law and finance theory in the Chinese financial market and also proves the importance of Beijing as a financial centre in China. Empirically, this thesis offers some implications for policy marking to enhance the better development of these financial centres. Specifically, Mainland China should further promote its regulatory and legal quality in order to provide better regulation and supervision on the financial system. In addition, it should put more effort to promote the development of industries that perform well in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. / published_or_final_version / Geography / Master / Master of Philosophy

by Au Wai-keung, Francis. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1988. / Bibliography: leaves 48-51.