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

Mainland China

US$365 trillion and counting: the world’s total debt hits record high, IIF finds

United States

Opinion | Bad money decisions are coming home to roost for the US and Japan

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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
Gold in Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong

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.

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Yuan

Digital yuan push quickens as Ant International spurs instant cross-border flows

The Shanghai-to-Hong Kong settlements worth hundreds of millions of yuan bypassed traditional channels and could accelerate Beijing’s broader yuan strategy.

China is scaling up adoption of the digital yuan as it seeks to embed it more deeply into the country’s financial system. Photo: dpa
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 stock market

As Buffett exits, China embraces his investment legacy. Will Wall Street buy it?

Chinese regulators push patient capital, reshape US$4.5 trillion mutual fund industry towards long-term holdings as foreign investors weigh risks against thin IPO pipelines.

Africa

Some family offices eyeing Chinese investments as US-China tensions ease: report

European, Middle Eastern and African family offices are increasing their exposure to China as they diversify their portfolios, report finds.

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Some family offices are planning to increase their exposure to the Chinese market this year, according to a new report. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong regulators to unveil next steps in new offshore yuan push

HKMA, SFC officials expected to outline new measures to deepen yuan usage and cross-border market links following meetings in Beijing.

The exchanges between policymakers and regulators are expected to pave the way for additional measures aimed at strengthening Hong Kong’s role as an offshore yuan trading centre, according to analysts. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

China grants BlackRock QDII status in US$149b cross-border market

The qualification allows firms to raise funds in China and deploy them in overseas asset portfolios.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Hong Kong lacks a climate narrative to unify its efforts

Hong Kong does not mention ‘climate change’ in its five-year plan, yet it already has many ingredients of climate leadership.

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IPO

Mainland Chinese optical tech firm gains in debut amid Hong Kong spin-off wave

Ligent’s steady market debut comes as Hong Kong moves to streamline spin-off requirements.

A gong-striking ceremony marks the trading debut of Ligent Technologies at the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks eye fresh inflows from mainland China’s insurers

Volume spike in exchange-traded funds seen as evidence insurers are taking advantage of recent regulator approval to diversify their assets.

The watchdog of China’s banking and insurance industries gave insurers the go-ahead to access Hong Kong-listed ETFs through the cross-border Stock Connect programme last month. Photo: Shutterstock
China digital currency

Could Saudi Arabia’s mBridge exit dent China-led payments platform?

The departure sends political signal rather than materially threatens project, analysts say.

HKEX

Hong Kong stock exchange moves to ease spin-offs and shareholder approval rules

Proposals aim to streamline corporate actions and align Hong Kong more closely with rival markets, HKEX says.

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Wealth management

Can Hong Kong win the race to manage Asia’s next generation of wealth?

City courts next-generation wealth as family businesses reinvent themselves and deploy capital into new sectors and markets.

Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan. Photo: SCMP
Artificial intelligence

AI investors in Asia seen shifting focus to earnings ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Investments in artificial intelligence increasingly hinge on monetisation, Bank of America survey finds, as ‘fundamentals drive everything’.

Hong Kong property

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

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IPO

4 mainland Chinese firms jump into cooling Hong Kong IPO market

Led by RoboTechnik and Kinwong Electronic, quartet aims to raise up to US$1.8 billion in total, but most debuts this month have declined.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Photo: Nora Tam
Wealth management

Institutional investors rushing to stockpile cash, survey finds

Report says net cash allocation intentions rose 35.5 percentage points to a positive 22 per cent in poll conducted in June and July.

Banknotes from around the world. Photo: Getty Images
IPO

Mainland China’s stock exchanges mount charm offensive amid Hong Kong IPO boom

Domestic bourses are lobbying mainland firms to reconsider Hong Kong listing plans, sources say.

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IPO

China’s tech IPOs weigh Hong Kong vs the mainland. But how much does it matter?

Firms weigh benefits of international reach against higher domestic valuations, but the dual-track dynamic is just the start, and it all aligns with Beijing’s goals.

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C-Suite Content Hub

Betting on People-First Banking

China CITIC Bank International’s Wendy Yuen says the future of finance will not be won by technology alone, but by banks that combine digital speed with human trust, cross-border insight and lifelong learning.

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China property

Will incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?

Sales of new units in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have risen following central government moves designed to revive buyer confidence.

Blocks of high-rise flats in Shanghai. Photo: JPix/NurPhoto via Getty Images
China economy

Editorial | Global monetary tightening tests China’s 2-speed economy

While the domestic hi-tech sector builds momentum, traditional exporters struggling with shifting trade patterns will need targeted support.

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Mainland Chinese tax drive flags Hong Kong MPF accounts as offshore trusts

As Beijing tightens tax collection, some mainland residents who previously worked in Hong Kong are being asked to explain their MPF accounts.

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