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Banking & finance

Everything you need to know about Hong Kong’s US dollar peg

As global investors shift away from US dollar assets, Hong Kong is tied to the US dollar to maintain a stable exchange rate.

Banking & finance

Meet the next generation of Chinese stars making their mark in global finance

Banking & finance

Don’t panic: China says 20% offshore insurance tax does not target Hong Kong

China stock market

Global AI trade revival brightens outlook for Chinese tech stocks

Improved corporate earnings and a broader global tech rebound are helping stocks bounce back from a record monthly decline.

The tech-heavy Star Market 50 Index on the Shanghai Stock Exchange is expected to close the week up by about 6 per cent. Photo: Shutterstock
The tech-heavy Star Market 50 Index on the Shanghai Stock Exchange is expected to close the week up by about 6 per cent. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

From Hong Kong’s bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets

Hong Kong’s sovereign debt debut, SpaceX’s first public earnings and shifting energy markets are all in the spotlight.

China stock market

Chinese fund managers’ pursuit of AI plays backfires as hot tech stocks wobble

AI bets have been unravelling globally amid doubts about the investment returns on cloud-service infrastructure.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong market regulator flags more firms on share concentration

SFC notes 13 cases so far this year, already close to last year’s total of 15, and warns a lack of public float can lead to high volatility.

The firms cited by the SFC are small- and mid-cap stocks, with market values between HK$600 million (US$89 million) and HK$9 billion. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
The firms cited by the SFC are small- and mid-cap stocks, with market values between HK$600 million (US$89 million) and HK$9 billion. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong stock market

As Hong Kong shares react to 20% levy report, investors eye Beijing’s next steps

Prudential, AIA and HSBC slid following report of the insurance levy, though Goldman Sachs says profit fallout may be limited.

Banking & finance

The US helped boost the yen. Can China do the same for the Australian dollar?

Currency traders believe Beijing’s economic policies could give the Australian dollar a boost. Analysts say things are more complex in reality.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s Moonshot AI seeks US$50b round as year-end Hong Kong IPO eyed: sources

Unicorn dismantles offshore structure to pave way for potential listing as investor appetite surges after release of Kimi K3 model.

Kimi K3 has outperformed leading US systems from Anthropic and OpenAI in certain capabilities, according to Moonshot. Photo: Reuters
Robotics

China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO: sources

The start-up joins a growing list of domestic robot makers in China raising capital.

An X Square Robot cleaning a home in Beijing on May 21. Photo: AFP
An X Square Robot cleaning a home in Beijing on May 21. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Mainland investors dodge AI tumult by extending buying spree in Hong Kong

Mainland traders poured US$8 billion into Hong Kong equities in July, eyeing refuge from global tech sector volatility, in a market trading at just 12.2 times earnings.

China stock market

China’s stock account openings slow in July amid tech sell-off

The number of new accounts opened on the Shanghai Stock Exchange was down 7 per cent month on month.

Bonds

China’s sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong raises over US$2 billion

Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a ‘superconnector’.

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China’s onshore bond market increased to nearly 200 trillion yuan (US$29.6 trillion) in June, data from Chinese financial data provider Wind showed. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong stock market

How SpaceX earnings, expiries could test Hong Kong, mainland China stocks

Elon Musk’s aerospace unit faces scrutiny as results and a share unlock loom, testing investor appetite for capital-intensive tech.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is viewed as a gauge of investors’ willingness to fund capital-intensive technology. Photo: TNS
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is viewed as a gauge of investors’ willingness to fund capital-intensive technology. Photo: TNS
Banking & finance

HSBC share price drops following lower-than-expected US$1 billion buy-back

The buy-back was announced after HSBC’s second-quarter pre-tax profit rose 60 per cent to US$10.15 billion, beating analysts’ estimate of US$9.5 billion.

China stock market

China’s AI rout triggers 14% margin retreat in record tech sell-off

Tech stocks plummeted in July as traders unwound leveraged positions, sparking a drop in margin financing and raising concerns in Beijing.

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China stock market

Not like South Korea? Chinese brokers forecast A-share tech and chip rebound

As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China.

South Korean dealers work in front of monitors at the Hana Bank in Seoul on July 31. Photo: EPA
South Korean dealers work in front of monitors at the Hana Bank in Seoul on July 31. Photo: EPA
HKEX

Treasury bond futures ‘a milestone’ to boost Hong Kong’s bridgehead role: CSRC

First offshore China government bond futures rose more than 1 per cent on debut on Monday.

Banking & finance

China’s social security fund boosts A-shares, a vote of confidence in market

National Social Security Fund increases onshore stock stakes, targeting tech as state pension returns hit 5.76 per cent.

Electric & new energy vehicles

In Focus | Will new EV batteries fast-charge the global automotive industry?

Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs.

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Bonds

Investors eager for Hong Kong’s Chinese bond futures, HKEX says

With Chinese government bond futures set for Monday trading debut, exchange reports ‘very positive response’ from ‘wide range’ of investors.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on July 21. Photo: Jelly Tse
A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on July 21. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

AIIB explores digital payments, eyes Hong Kong hub as it raises record funds

The development bank aims to raise a record US$11 billion this year, as it continues to broaden its operations, according to a senior official.

China property

China’s investors snap up prime office space, betting on a property rebound

Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound.

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Hong Kong property

Cheung Kong Center II tests higher rents amid rebound in Central office market

The high-profile tower initially struggled to lease out space, but is now testing HK$100 per square foot rents amid rising demand for Central offices.

A view of the Cheung Kong Center II tower in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
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