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Richard Li’s FWD files to list in Hong Kong amid rising IPO wave
The insurer has received preliminary interest from potential investors for its third attempt to list in Hong Kong, sources say.
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Stellantis, Leapmotor near decision on European production
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Hong Kong offers vital linkages in aiding Qatar-China investment growth, bank says
19 May 2025 - 8:30AM
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Goldman urges value investors to make ‘precise’ stock picks in China
Investors should target sectors with policy support in China as trade tensions ease, Goldman Sachs says.
19 May 2025 - 9:29AM
Kinger Lau of Goldman Sachs. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance
Hong Kong prepares for a homecoming as mainland firms face US delisting threats
Delisting pressure on US-listed companies from the mainland could be a jackpot for Hong Kong markets.
17 May 2025 - 12:41PM
Banking & finance
OCBC plans to stay the course in Hong Kong, hire talent despite trade war
OCBC has no intention to change its planned US$192 million investment in Hong Kong and Macau, CEO Helen Wong says.
16 May 2025 - 7:30PM
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CATL’s dilemma: top-of-the-range Hong Kong IPO price may cap first-day gains
EV battery maker’s 6.7 per cent discount to its Shenzhen-traded shares is much lower than the average 25 per cent discount for dual-listed Chinese firms.
16 May 2025 - 3:33PM
CATL is expected to raise HK$35.66 billion from the sale of 135.6 million shares at HK$263 apiece. Photo: Reuters
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Green Tea makes tepid Hong Kong debut as IPO frenzy takes a pause
Shares of the restaurant chain began trading at HK$7.19 per share, before plunging 7 per cent to an intraday low of HK$6.69.
16 May 2025 - 7:47PM
Banking & finance
Swap Connect: enhancements in store to boost hedging tools, bond market appeal
Tenor of interest-rate swap contracts to be extended to 30 years, while contracts referencing the onshore loan prime rate will also be introduced.
15 May 2025 - 9:16PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s CATL powers up for overseas push with US$4.6 billion Hong Kong IPO
City’s largest share sale in four years shows Beijing’s determination to push China’s EV technologies worldwide, analysts say.
15 May 2025 - 5:00PM
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Starbucks is said to kick off process to sell stake in China business
Starbucks sent out letters via a financial adviser to several potential investors this week to solicit views on the China business and how to grow it, sources said.
15 May 2025 - 11:34AM
A Starbucks Reserve cafe in Beijing on April 9, 2025. Photo: AFP
China property
Debt-laden China Vanke gets US$215 million loan from state-owned stakeholder
Loan comes as developer faces US$3.4 billion in debt obligations this year.
15 May 2025 - 4:27PM
Banking & finance
HSBC’s sweeping revamp leads to surprise Hang Seng Bank lay-offs
Some departments lose up to 20 per cent of their staff, while the hardest-hit team is cut in half, sources say.
14 May 2025 - 4:22PM
US-China trade war
Tariff flux leaves Chinese car-parts makers in limbo on global growth plans
The fluid tariff situation makes planning difficult, particularly with regard to offshore investment, S&P analysts say.
14 May 2025 - 9:57AM
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Family offices
Why multifamily offices could yield bigger benefits for Hong Kong
Hong Kong can boost its economy, create jobs and generate positive global image with multifamily offices, Raffles Family Office CEO says.
13 May 2025 - 8:30AM
Raffles Family Office has opened a new office in Hong Kong as it seeks to expand its services for its clients. Photo: Edmond So
United States
Stocks, dollar surge after China and US agree to slash tariffs
Wall Street stocks leap after US and China reach deal to temporarily slash tariffs.
13 May 2025 - 8:57AM
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Banking & finance
China to spur Nansha as Greater Bay Area’s third financial hub
Latest measures follow efforts since 2023 to build up Qianhai and Hengqin in southern Guangdong province, and foster ties with Hong Kong.
12 May 2025 - 10:38PM
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Chinese EV battery giant CATL launches US$5.3 billion Hong Kong IPO
Listing is expected to be the largest in Hong Kong since Kuaishou Technology raised US$6.2 billion in January 2021.
12 May 2025 - 5:19PM
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A model of CATL’s second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery is displayed during CATL Tech Day ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 21, 2025. Photo: AFP
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Heavy equipment maker Sany to expand overseas after Hong Kong IPO
Aiming to raise up to US$1.5 billion in its proposed listing, company eyes lucrative overseas sales amid weak demand at home.
11 May 2025 - 11:00AM
Hong Kong
China dumping US Treasuries would be the nuclear option, economist says
Mutual trust between Washington and Beijing has deteriorated considerably, but a complete severing of ties is highly unlikely, economists say.
10 May 2025 - 10:47AM
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More Hong Kong IPO hopefuls emerge as sentiment draws investors
SAIC Mobility unveiled its plans on Friday; others like Mirxes, Insilico and CiDi revive their applications, according to exchange filings.
9 May 2025 - 7:12PM
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Family offices
Trump’s tariffs are driving Asia’s ultra-rich investors away from US assets
About 10 family offices of the ultra-rich told Bloomberg they’re reducing their exposure or freezing investments, mostly in US equities and Treasuries.
9 May 2025 - 1:59PM
A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on May 6, 2025. Photo: AFP.
Banking & finance
Why Hibor at 30-month low is a positive sign for Hong Kong’s economy
Hibor-linked mortgage borrowers will save about US$40 per month after the one-month interbank rate fell by almost 1 percentage point.
8 May 2025 - 5:39PM
IPO
Hong Kong IPOs sizzle, spurred by inflows from global, Chinese funds
Shares of Chinese bubble-tea chain Auntea Jenny surge as they join growing list of companies with stellar debuts.
8 May 2025 - 5:16PM
IPO
Stars align for mainland-listed firms’ Hong Kong share sales
30 A-share firms have applied to sell shares in Hong Kong this year, surpassing last year’s 16, according to exchange data.
8 May 2025 - 9:26AM
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