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HKEX

Hong Kong to expand indices, derivatives and yuan-denominated products: HKEX CEO

Bourse operator plans new yuan products and deeper mainland China market links as it seeks to boost liquidity and attract global investors.

IPO

Tepid response to Hong Kong listing of Africa’s top phone maker

Wealth management

Former HSBC executive launches wealth platform powered by team of AI agents

Banking & finance

Yiren Digital chairman detained in criminal probe as investment defaults spread

Authorities launch a criminal investigation into firm after defaults.

Beijing police say it recently launched a criminal investigation into relevant companies associated with CreditEase. Photo: Handout
Beijing police say it recently launched a criminal investigation into relevant companies associated with CreditEase. Photo: Handout
China stock market

Beijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-off

CSRC chair Wu Qing convenes meeting with listed firms and financial institutions after a sharp third-quarter market decline.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong must ease listing rules to attract more angel funds, start-ups: HKEIA

Hong Kong could learn from the US market, where streamlined regulations foster a thriving ecosystem of angel funds and start-ups, an industry body says.

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Banking & finance

In Focus | China’s investment banks have come of age. Can they win beyond Hong Kong?

China’s securities firms are pursuing global ambitions, but winning non-Chinese clients may prove the toughest test.

Illustration: Mario Rivera
Illustration: Mario Rivera
China property

Cities release renewal plans as clock ticks on China’s commercial land leases

With leases on more than US$14 billion of land set to expire within 20 years, Guangzhou and Shanghai lead way in proposing solutions.

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Hong Kong stock market

As Hong Kong pushes liquidity reforms, will they be enough to draw capital?

City is pressing ahead with market reforms as a surging US stock market intensifies competition for capital.

US Federal Reserve

Why Hong Kong could feel little impact from possible US dollar funding curbs

A US lawmaker has asked Fed chair Kevin Warsh to review Hong Kong’s access to an emergency funding facility, citing Beijing’s global yuan push.

Hong Kong’s banking system holds substantial US dollar deposits. Photo: Shutterstock
Yuan

Can China use a widening US yield gap to build on the yuan’s global role?

Beijing could leverage the yuan’s low interest rate to increase the currency’s worldwide use, an expert says.

The widening US-China yield gap could strengthen yuan financing, an expert says. Photo: Reuters
The widening US-China yield gap could strengthen yuan financing, an expert says. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Hong Kong questions HSBC over plan to set up AI centre in Singapore: sources

HKMA raises questions over bank’s decision to establish an AI centre in Singapore despite Hong Kong being its largest market, sources say.

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Hong Kong property

Retail properties offloaded for losses in weak market amid revaluations

Hong Kong retail property prices have fallen by up to 70 per cent since 2018, says Centaline Commercial managing director.

IPO

Hong Kong IPO boom at risk as big backers get cold feet: sources

At least one listing postponed, while bankers scramble for investors to keep other offerings on track, according to sources.

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An evening view of Exchange Square, home of Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator. Photo: Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Hong Kong property

Why Morgan Stanley sees more upside in Hong Kong offices than New York towers

Improving rents and vacancy rates in Central may support stronger returns for Hong Kong landlords, US bank says.

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The vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s overall prime office market dropped to 12.5 per cent in August from 13.5 per cent a year earlier, according to Morgan Stanley. Photo: Dickson Lee
The vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s overall prime office market dropped to 12.5 per cent in August from 13.5 per cent a year earlier, according to Morgan Stanley. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

Mox, BOCHK, ZA Bank and Citibank apps land in Asia-Pacific top 10

HSBC’s app drops from third to eighth place among Hong Kong rivals as additional features translate to poor experience, consulting firm says.

IPO

Hong Kong’s big IPO haul

Hong Kong is having its busiest year for initial public offerings since 2020, with a surge in the first nine months driven by artificial intelligence-related companies from mainland China.

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Banking & finance

HKMA licenses Bakai Bank, city’s first from Central Asia

Bakai Bank, one of Kyrgyzstan’s largest lenders, set up in Hong Kong as China and Central Asia’s trade links are increasing.

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Bakai Bank Hong Kong’s CEO Andreas Meletiou. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Bakai Bank Hong Kong’s CEO Andreas Meletiou. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Hong Kong lawmakers say 5-year tax break too short to lure top innovative firms

Lawmakers back incentive plan but argue that five years not enough to attract firms to establish headquarters or expand operations in city.

IPO

Hong Kong set for first listed property debt fund as banks pull back

Private equity firm Gaw Capital lines up US$291 million pipeline of deals as banks scale back exposure to riskier property lending.

Banking & finance

Asset manager Schroders to expand in Hong Kong after Nuveen merger: CEO

Government actions are making Hong Kong ‘a more appealing location for private markets professionals’, Richard Oldfield says.

People cross Queen’s Road in Central during rush hour on August 7, 2026. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Quants of solace: why China needs quant funds despite regulators’ suspicion

Beijing would be remiss to regulate quantitative trading too tightly, as the sector plays ‘important role’ in financial market, executive says.

Men stand on a balcony overlooking the central business district in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Men stand on a balcony overlooking the central business district in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

More Chinese banks likely to adopt AI rules after Ping An move: analysts

Other listed mainland lenders are expected to introduce similar governance frameworks as regulators tighten oversight of AI use.

Mainland China

HKIC extends CEO tenure as HK$62b state fund aligns with city’s 5-year plan

As of August, 11 firms from HKIC’s portfolio had gone public locally, with 30 more having applied or planning to apply for a listing.

IPO

Hong Kong IPOs falter, China aids homebuyers, EU trade talks

This week: Hong Kong IPOs stumble amid supply deluge, China announces mortgage subsidies and cuts policy bank rates, US and China pare tariffs on US$30 billion of each-way trade. Next week: China-EU hold crunch trade talks, Brazilians go to the polls, Hong Kong Election Committee nominations open, NBA returns to Macau, and more.

Executives of RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology, Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic, Direct Drive Tech Limited, Red Avenue New Materials Group and ChinaAMC Franklin FTSE Innovative Drugs ETF attend their listing ceremony in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
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