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Flags hang along Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard in Tsim Sha Tsui on September 28, 2026, ahead of the golden week holiday. Photo: Kit Lai
Wealth management

Hong Kong banks set lures for golden week visitors despite new levies

Lenders are confident the mainland-related wealth business will remain a pillar for the industry regardless of Beijing’s tax crackdown.

Banking & finance

Singapore beefs up Hong Kong rivalry with incentives to leverage equity market

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IPO

Hong Kong’s first 9 months of IPOs break record, but Nasdaq leads capital race

IPO

Mainland China’s PCB giant clears final hurdle for Hong Kong listing: sources

Shenzhen-listed Dongshan Precision’s share sale could rank among the city’s largest IPOs in the fourth quarter, sources say.

Dongshan Precision makes PCBs, optical transceivers, precision components, touch panels and liquid crystal modules. Photo: Handout
Dongshan Precision makes PCBs, optical transceivers, precision components, touch panels and liquid crystal modules. Photo: Handout
China stock market

Former CSRC chairman Yi Huiman charged for ‘especially large’ bribes

Prosecution comes as Beijing intensifies an anti-corruption campaign in the financial sector.

Banking & finance

HSBC names its stablecoin for 3.3 million PayMe users: RedCoin

A survey by the lender shows that 74 per cent of customers know at least one use case, but there are also misunderstandings.

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Hong Kong property

‘Hiccup’ or ‘stall’? What rising interest rates mean for Hong Kong home prices

The spectre of looming interest rate rises has revived memories of the 2022 downturn, but the damage will be less severe this time, analysts say.

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Higher interest rates are expected to put Hong Kong’s property market under pressure. Photo: Dickson Lee
Higher interest rates are expected to put Hong Kong’s property market under pressure. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

AI uptake sees wealth management headcounts in Hong Kong trail growth in assets

Capco research finds that private wealth assets rose 24 per cent last year, but number of people employed by industry rose just 2 per cent.

Bonds

Why Citi is betting on China’s 30-year bonds as US Treasury yields climb

Weak credit demand, policy support and easing supply pressures are expected to sustain demand for ultra-long Chinese debt, analysts say.

China stock market

Exclusive | Global investors seeking Chinese alternatives to US assets: Pimco president

Christian Stracke says US asset manager is pointing clients outside US towards Chinese offshore bonds.

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Pimco president Christian Stracke at the fund manager’s office in Central on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO revival faces test as 3 new stocks stumble on debut

The city’s busiest week for listings since July comes after a mixed third quarter when 14 of 30 new stocks debuted below their offer prices.

Executives and guests attend the listing ceremony of RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Executives and guests attend the listing ceremony of RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Exclusive | JPMorgan has big China plans for the next decade, CEO Jamie Dimon reveals

Jamie Dimon’s Hong Kong-to-Washington sprint captures the banking giant’s bet on both sides of the Pacific.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Jamie Dimon on how growth can untangle US-China strife, thorny global issues

In wide-ranging discussion, veteran bank chief flags ‘world peace’ as top concern, warns of Democrat vs Republican ideologies, and stresses economic growth.

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Banking & finance

AIIB plans to double financing. Can it fill Asia’s infrastructure gap?

The multilateral lender plans to channel more investment into projects spanning climate resilience, renewable energy and connectivity.

AIIB President Zou Jiayi giving an interview to reporters in Beijing on September 21. Photo: Xinhua
Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong finds gold-trading head in former HKEX executive Bryan Chan

He will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January.

The city's central clearing system for precious metals is scheduled for launch in the first quarter of next year. Photo: Shutterstock
The city's central clearing system for precious metals is scheduled for launch in the first quarter of next year. Photo: Shutterstock
Bitcoin

Why Beijing is calling cryptocurrencies ‘accomplices’ in espionage

Ministry of State Security warns citizens not to be lured by ‘illusion’ of anonymous transactions.

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Banking & finance

Why Hong Kong banks have shut down 40% of branches in recent years

With the ability to transfer funds at 2am and AI to help plan investments, branches on every corner no longer make sense, local bankers say.

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Banking & finance

HSBC, Hang Seng to unify staff benefits in Hong Kong from January, memos reveal

Move follows HSBC’s US$14 billion buyout of remaining Hang Seng shares, with the overhaul targeting US$900 billion in combined synergies by 2028.

HSBC Hong Kong CEO Maggie Ng is pictured in March at the HSBC headquarters. Photo: Jonathan Wong
HSBC Hong Kong CEO Maggie Ng is pictured in March at the HSBC headquarters. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Rivals move to poach Morgan Stanley clients after accidental deal leak

The affected clients have not taken legal action against Morgan Stanley or requested a replacement sponsor, according to a source.

Banking & finance

Morgan Stanley leak of confidential deal pipeline alarms Hong Kong market

Morgan Stanley says it ‘promptly took steps to address this inadvertent sharing of information’ and that it is engaged with relevant parties.

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China property

What is tempting foreign investors back to China’s commercial property market?

Cross-border capital remains thin, but cheaper yuan financing and an expanding Reit market are opening pathways for global funds, analysts say.

Investors are targeting offices in first-tier cities, regional shopping malls, multifamily projects and logistics assets, according to analysts Photo: AP
Yuan

Hong Kong aims to add yuan trading counter to southbound Stock Connect by July 1

Move marks the latest step in Hong Kong’s efforts to advance internationalisation of the Chinese currency.

Julia Leung and Kelvin Wong announce the SFC’s priorities on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Julia Leung and Kelvin Wong announce the SFC’s priorities on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Hong Kong maps out gold, bond and liquidity push to deepen offshore yuan use

HKEX to launch yuan gold futures as HKMA eyes new products and platforms to expand offshore market activity.

Banking & finance

Will Hong Kong property market benefit as online financial firms get physical?

Online brokerages and digital banks are opening branches across city after a sharp drop in shop rents in prime locations.

IPO

Chinese robot-sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO amid US vacuum ban

Camsense Technologies aims to raise about US$87 million in a Hong Kong listing backed by carmaker BYD.

China’s robotic vacuum industry has expanded rapidly, with leading brands selling products globally. Photo: dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images
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