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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.

China stock market

From property to portfolios: why Chinese families are walking away from homes

Hong Kong stock market

Chinese funds pivot to tech as they cut Hong Kong stock holdings

China stock market

China’s star fund manager dumps consumer bets in pivot to AI

Zhang Kun cuts US$3.1 billion fund’s holdings in baijiu and e-commerce as ‘downside pressure on the economy has exceeded expectations’.

A bottle of Mao-tai, a variety of baijiu, is displayed in the window of a shop in Beijing on March 15, 2022. Photo: Simon Song
A bottle of Mao-tai, a variety of baijiu, is displayed in the window of a shop in Beijing on March 15, 2022. Photo: Simon Song
Banking & finance

Beijing unveils policy enhancements to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong markets

The governor of China’s central bank says Beijing is set to increase capital allocation to the city to 800 billion yuan under the Bond Connect scheme.

China stock market

Will new CSRC rules reshape China’s mutual fund industry?

Fund managers must now adhere to strict mandates, focusing on transparency and traditional industries, which will reshape investment strategies.

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China stock market

AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks

With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns.

People cross the street beneath a large screen showing the latest stock exchange data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA
People cross the street beneath a large screen showing the latest stock exchange data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance

Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong

Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor.

China stock market

Baijiu bet: top China fund manager backs consumer rebound

Zhang Kun ramps up exposure to liquor makers and e-commerce, backing a gradual recovery in consumption despite weak retail data.

China stock market

Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC

Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.

Stock indices are displayed at the Taiwan Stock Exchange in Taipei on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

HKEX proposes halving settlement cycle to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027.

If adopted, the shortened cycle will apply to equities, exchange-traded products, structured products, real estate investment trusts and listed debt securities, according to HKEX. Photo: Jonathan Wong
If adopted, the shortened cycle will apply to equities, exchange-traded products, structured products, real estate investment trusts and listed debt securities, according to HKEX. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Data errors push Xin Hua Fund into spotlight after rare central bank warning

The incident marks an unusual intervention by the People’s Bank of China, which typically leaves oversight of mutual funds to the securities regulator.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong urged to widen Stock Connect and woo global firms to boost listings

City should pitch Southeast Asia, Middle East to draw global listings and issue long-term bonds to attract patient capital, think tank says.

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s eMPF to hit fee-cut target 5 years early, saving US$6.4 billion

MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.

A key advantage of the eMPF is cost savings from digitisation, says Ayesha Macpherson Lau. Photo: Edmond So
China stock market

New China guidelines to base asset managers’ pay on the performance of funds

The China Securities Regulatory Commission seeks a performance-based salary mechanism at the country’s 160 mutual fund houses.

A view of the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s headquarters in downtown Beijing, Photo: Simon Song
A view of the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s headquarters in downtown Beijing, Photo: Simon Song
China stock market

China’s AI stock rally has room to run as valuations lag US giants: Goldman

AI stock rally is sustainable and tech shares will be driven by application-focused growth, chief China equity strategist Kinger Lau says.

China stock market

Will China’s 5-year plan lift or sink the nation’s tech stocks?

‘The five-year plan is expected to reset investment themes and the valuation system on the capital market,’ an analyst says.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surge in Europe, narrowing gap with Tesla

New-car registrations in Europe in September jump nearly fivefold from a year earlier to just under 25,000.

BYD cars sit in a lot in a port area of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on October 25, 2025. Photo: DPA
BYD cars sit in a lot in a port area of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on October 25, 2025. Photo: DPA
ETFs

China remains major growth area in Asia-Pacific region, JPMorgan executive says

China is one of the ‘outsize contributors’ to the firm’s five-year plan to grow regional assets under management to US$600 billion.

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

MPF assets hit HK$1.5 trillion after record earnings gain in first 9 months

The performance translates to an average gain of HK$43,225 for each of the 4.8 million MPF members.

Wealth management

Hong Kong stands as key beneficiary of China’s continued opening up efforts

That policy brings ‘more innovative hi-tech companies to Hong Kong’, China International Capital Corp’s Zhao Yang says.

From left, moderator Peggy Sito, business editor at South China Morning Post; Wei Shen, head of principal Investment at Junson Capital; Ariel Shtarkman, founder of Orca Capital; and Zhao Yang, managing director at China International Capital Corp in a panel at the Post’s latest Redefining Hong Kong forum. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong retains No 3 rank as global financial hub, behind New York and London

The latest ranking reflects Hong Kong’s efforts to burnish its credentials as a major international financial hub.

Hong Kong’s overall rating rose 4 points in the latest Global Financial Centres Index report. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s overall rating rose 4 points in the latest Global Financial Centres Index report. Photo: Edmond So
ETFs

Chinese biotech ETFs attract investors amid US$60 billion of licensing deals

Funds from the US are flowing into biotech ETFs as investors seek unique opportunities to beat the market, China AMC’s Heidi Cai says.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Nio eyes US$1.1 billion in proceeds from share placement

Shanghai-based Nio says proceeds to be used to enhance its development and replenish capital amid a price war.

Family offices

Family offices to keep consistent allocations over next year: Goldman survey

Respondents to a Goldman Sachs survey say they are concerned about geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies.

People look across Victoria Harbour. Photo: Jelly Tse
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