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Homebuyers in HK turning to unregulated shadow lenders

Tue, May 30, 2017 - 5:50 AM

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HONG KONG'S latest attempt at cooling home prices in one of the world's most expensive property markets is expected to send buyers scouring for loans in the unregulated shadow banking industry, spreading risk across the financial sector.

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