Reuters (05/11) - Hong Kong shares closed at their lowest in a week on
Tuesday, with Chinese financials hurt by fears of more competition and
the market roiled by hawkish comments from China's premier.The
official Chinese media reported that a pilot program for privately-owned
banks may start early next year. Ahead of a Communist Party policy
meeting opening on Saturday, media quoted Premier Li Keqiang warning
against expansion of already loose monetary policy.The Hang Seng
Index finished down 0.7 percent at 23,039 points, its lowest closing
level since Oct. 29. The China Enterprises Index of the top Chinese
listings in Hong Kong shed 0.5 percent.Turnover stayed below its 20-day moving average for a third straight session.