Financial Services

Non-bank Chinese exposure of Hong Kong banks doubles to 15% in 2017

Fitch, however, warns against the associated risks of closer ties.

Non-bank Chinese exposure of Hong Kong banks doubles to 15% in 2017

Fitch, however, warns against the associated risks of closer ties.

Insurer FWD mulls Hong Kong IPO

Strategic acquisitions in the past five years have strengthened FWD’s foothold.

Citi joins Hong Kong's chatbot race with planned Facebook Messenger chatbot

Customers will soon be able to check account balance via the messaging app.

AlipayHK launches blockchain cross-border remittance service

The firm is tying up with Philippine-based micropayment service GCash.

Meituan Dianping hit by massive $22.79b loss ahead of blockbuster IPO

Ballooning market and research spending hit Meituan in its attempts to diversify.

China Renaissance reportedly guns for US$800m in Hong Kong IPO

The investment bank is aiming for a valuation between US$4b to US$5b.

BOC (Hong Kong) to beef up private banking business by at least 20%

Given enough available talent, the bank aims to double the number of its relationship managers.

Xiaomi lays down terms for blockbuster IPO

The smartphone maker is said to offer 2.18 billion shares at $17 to $22 apiece.

Hong Kong can expect at least 15 more blockbuster IPOs in second half of the year

Around 10 unicorns or startups valued over US$1b are expected to debut in the city.

Xiaomi reportedly lowers valuation after delaying Mainland offering

The likely valuation of the smartphone maker is now between US$55b to US$70b.

Banks to hike prime rates by end-June

Tighter liquidity from mega IPOs will leave lenders with no other option.

Xiaomi to postpone Mainland share offering

The company may be aiming to complete its Hong Kong listing first.

Mainland lender Jiangxi Bank eyes $7.79b Hong Kong IPO

Citic Guoan Group and Dianrong are cornerstone investors.

Government launches Green Bond Grant Scheme

It subsidises green bond issuers in obtaining certification.

Hong Kong is the second largest offshore wealth center

It trails behind Switzerland after managing US$1.1t in offshore wealth.