Are technology jobs in banking in Hong Kong part of a hub?

Hong Kong has been named as a preferred business hub for both Chinese and overseas companies looking to branch out in Asia, according to a new survey.

In news that may highlight the value of looking for technology jobs in banking in Hong Kong or other roles within the special administrative region's financial services sector, the poll by Invest Hong Kong and the Census and Statistics Department revealed that the number of firms running business operations in the area has reached 6,561.

This is an increase of 2.6 per cent year-on-year, with 1,285 of the firms situating their regional headquarters in Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong was home to 2,353 regional offices and 2,923 local offices.

Commenting on the news, director-general of Investment Promotion Simon Galpin said: "The results are very encouraging and reflect the rebound of Hong Kong's economy in the wake of the global financial crisis. Hong Kong continues to be an attractive city for these companies to base their operations in this part of Asia."

Elsewhere, Bloomberg reports that chief executive officer of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Charles Li has suggested shortening lunch breaks for financial services professionals in order to move the day in-line with China's financial markets.