Markets & Investing
Hong Kong retains top APAC spot for ease of doing business
The city's simple and low tax system attracts investors.
New funding round for professional organisations starts June 1
The government allocated $200m to subsidise non-profit industry projects.
iFast launches $300m debt programme
OCBC will act as the programme’s sole arranger and dealer.
Singapore assets boost Link REIT FY24 NPI by 9.5% YoY
Despite improved NPI, the REIT’s full-year DPU fell to HK$2.6265 (S$0.45).
Generative AI tops investment choices for Hong Kong family offices
Over 75% of family offices in the city plan to invest in Gen AI.
Privatisation deals drive M&A activity in Hong Kong
L’Occitane and China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings are among the companies delisting from HKEX.
EQT’s mid-market growth fund closes at $1.6b
This exceeds the original target size of $750m.
Gov’t urges French firms to enter GBA market through Hong Kong
One of the country's advantages is its ties with Mainland China.
PwC releases report on eHKD implementation for low balance retail investors
It explores the potential impact of a hypothetical digital currency, e-HKD, on financial transactions.
HTX platform withdraws HK licence application for second time
The company should leave Hong Kong within three months.
HK-listed ESR Group receives privatisation proposal from investor group
The process is currently at the preliminary stage.
Mirxes reports $95.4m net loss ahead of IPO
Costs of R&D and administrative activities widened last year’s losses.
HKEX implements ISSB climate disclosures, enhancing transparency
This is seen to solidify Hong Kong’s standing as a prominent financial hub.
SFC probes Segantii for insider trading charges
The SFC pressed charges against the firm, its founder, and former trader.
Cybersecurity risks loom over small enterprises amidst growth
Six in 10 enterprises lost time and/or money due to cyberattacks last year.
New measures boost capital markets access between China and Hong Kong
Chief Executive John Lee said the measures are vital in improving Hong Kong’s financial markets.