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Gold prices remain highly elevated despite a recent sell-off, boosting the earnings of Chinese gold mining firms. Photo: AFP
Commodities

China’s resources deals turn gold mines into – gold mines

Chinese gold producers, after a buying spree for mines abroad, are cashing in as the metal’s price goes sky-high.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation

Banking & finance

Editorial | Gold, bond push boosts Hong Kong’s role in nation’s financial future

India

China gold ETFs see record US$2.91 billion outflow in June as risk appetite returns

Global gold market trading volumes averaged a record US$488 billion per day during the first half of the year.

Five-tael (190 gram) gold bars are seen at a jewellery store in Hong Kong in this file photo taken August 11, 2011. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

China further boosts Hong Kong’s role as offshore yuan hub

Central bank chief Pan Gongsheng unveiled new steps to grow the yuan market in Hong Kong, underscoring the city’s role in boosting global use of China’s currency.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | In the age of AI, Hong Kong’s strategy as a ‘superconnector’ is progressing

At SCMP’s China Conference, Chief Executive John Lee and panellists made clear the city’s potential as an innovation centre, building on its traditional strengths.

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Banking & finance

China extends gold-buying binge to 20th month in Beijing’s de-dollarisation push

PBOC’s bullion holdings keep rising as forex reserves dip in June to US$3.42 trillion and the central bank seeks security from sanctions and US market volatility.

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The People’s Bank of China said gold holdings rose to 75.44 million troy ounces (2,346 tonnes) at the end of June. Photo: dpa
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.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system

Chief Executive John Lee announces ‘milestone’ for city’s gold trading ecosystem at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit.

Banking & finance

Why Hong Kong’s US dollar gold futures trade just hit a record high

The surge comes as the city pushes to become a global bullion trading and storage hub.

Gold bars photographed at The Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society’s Chinese New Year opening ceremony in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, in February 2019. Photo: SCMP/Dickson Lee
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Exclusive | All that glitters: Hong Kong pension fund to offer more gold ETFs

MPFA to relax gold ETF investment approval rules as part of Hong Kong government’s push to turn the city into a regional gold trading hub.

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Gold bricks displayed at Hong Kong Gold Exchange's Chinese New Year ceremony in Sheung Wan on February 3, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Exclusive | Hong Kong to launch gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources

The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter.

HKEX

Hong Kong vows stronger exchange with reforms, bond futures and gold push

Listing changes and new product launches are set to bolster Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub, deputy finance chief says.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?

While priceless to players, all that shimmers in the iconic Fifa statue has seen its intrinsic value skyrocket amid a historic rally since the last tournament.

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The Fifa World Cup trophy is seen on display in the US state of New Jersey earlier this month. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are drawing closer

As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its financial partnerships and deepen engagement with China, Hong Kong’s offerings stand out.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visits the Astana Hub to learn about the latest Kazakh developments in artificial intelligence on June 1, in Kazakhstan. Photo: ISD
China consumption

Gold slump: China’s sales plunge as precious metal’s price dips

While China’s interest in gold is unlikely to fade, investment-grade product sales have dwindled after 15 months of retail growth.

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World Gold Council

World Gold Council says diversification driving China’s growing reserves

China’s gold reserves have grown for 18 straight months, country’s central bank says.

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Hong Kong

Low-cost gold ETF launched as Hong Kong links bullion trading with blockchain

New fund gives retail investors physical gold access from US$45, with tokenised design primed for future trading on regulated platforms.

The launch comes as gold prices fluctuate amid geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Photo: DPA
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong minister touts gold as ‘bridge between conventional and new finance’

Treasury chief Christopher Hui also says city opted against separate regulatory authority for digital assets to support ‘convergence’.

ETFs

Record gold ETF inflows lift Hong Kong’s global trading hub bid

As investors hedge against global risks, Hong Kong’s gold ETF inflows reinforce its emergence as a key trading centre.

HKEX

Hong Kong prepares for gold futures trading: will the fourth time be the charm?

As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success.

HKEX aims to relaunch gold futures in the coming months and has sought market feedback to refine the plan. Photo: Dickson Lee
Middle East

Editorial | Middle East war offers Hong Kong a golden opportunity

The war has driven home how well suited Hong Kong is to becoming an alternative to Dubai, a major gold trading hub.

A dealer holds gold bars in a shop in Dubai’s Gold Souk in 2025. Some Middle Eastern gold merchants have sold physical gold in Hong Kong at a steep discount, making the city a bargain-hunting hotspot. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong sharpens commodities hub ambitions with mediation and yuan push

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sees “clear room” for more yuan-denominated commodities products as Hong Kong explores mediation role.

Banking & finance

Gold rush: Hong Kong bullion imports from Dubai jump amid US-Iran war

Gold traders from the Middle East and Russia have been selling physical gold in Hong Kong at a discount of 15 to 20 per cent since early April.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong wants to be a global gold vault. Does the Iran war create an opening?

Geopolitical risk is driving a rethink of where bullion is stored – and Hong Kong’s unique status is drawing attention.

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The Hong Kong Gold Exchange kicking off the Year of the Horse with its traditional Chinese New Year opening ceremony in Sheung Wan. Photo: SCMP
Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong has a gilt-edged opportunity to shine as gold trading hub

The rapid loss of confidence in the US opens the door for China and especially Hong Kong.

A dealer displays gold bars in a shop in Dubai’s Gold Souk on April 13. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

As France pulls gold from the US, how can China become the next global gold hub?

Federal Reserve is no longer seen as a ‘safe’ place for nations to store gold as Trump’s unpredictability spooks the world’s central banks.

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Commodities

Gold slides as hawkish Fed and strong US dollar override geopolitical fears

Market watchers point to fading hopes of interest rate cuts and oil-driven inflation concerns as key drivers of the decline.

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