The former British colony's high degree of autonomy from Beijing, including an independent judiciary, form the bedrock on which it has flourished as a global hub. To be sure, politics remains contentious and unsettling for some finance professionals, some bankers have said. It has about 4,000 people in the city. The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong's market regulator, is seeing a rebound in licenses it issues for people involved in asset management, securities and other financial activities, according to data on its website. It was the highest number of graduate recruits to join UBS in more than 10 years.
UBS which is funded by taxpayers, has hired over 1000 people.
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UBS which is funded by taxpayers , has hired over 1000 people .
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