HKMA, SFC officials expected to outline new measures to deepen yuan usage and cross-border market links following meetings in Beijing.
Proposals aim to streamline corporate actions and align Hong Kong more closely with rival markets, HKEX says.
HSBC axes education benefits worth up to HK$300,000 as integration with Hang Seng Bank threatens jobs – but investors stay upbeat.
A larger allocation to precious metals could improve diversification and align with the city’s gold hub strategy, says HKMA’s Eddie Yue.
HSBC and other major banks keep prime rates unchanged after HKMA raises base rate by a quarter-point in lockstep with Fed.
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Korea Exchange launches four-hour after-market in addition to regular trading, intensifying debate in Hong Kong over extending hours.
Regulator cites ‘serious concerns’ about ‘artificial impression of demand’ in US-based company’s US$78 million listing in 2025.
Among cross-sector tie-ups, Prudential partners with Alibaba Cloud, Manulife works with Ant Health and BOC Life joins hands with Deloitte.
Official think tank urges broader retirement-fund investments, more mainland institutional capital and reforms to boost listings, bonds and corporate restructuring.
World may need up to US$20 trillion over five to eight years to build or upgrade renewable energy facilities, HSBC executive says.
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Lender says it plans to add more luxury wealth centres, hire more talent and invest in technology platforms in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan.
Hong Kong is expected to raise the final issuance to the upper limit of HK$55 billion, as applications from elderly investors have surged.
US financial firms Citigroup and Invesco are continuing to expand in Asia even amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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The investment bank’s North Asia chairwoman downplays regulatory hurdles – and views the city’s rivalry with Singapore in ‘win-win’ terms.
The bourse operator is exploring creating a chapter listing rule to absorb 300-plus firms from the GEM board.
New business profit increases 8 per cent to US$1.38 billion in first half as market braces for potential fall in number of mainland visitors.
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Liquidators seek claims of about 38 billion yuan from PwC International for Evergrande audit failures.
Issuance of dim sum, panda and wonton bonds accelerates as Beijing promotes the yuan’s global use and deeper cross-border access broadens demand.
China’s largest insurer downplays tax changes, shares positive outlook after reporting 36 per cent profit growth.
Around 500 companies currently have listing applications pending approval in Hong Kong, far above the historical average.
Lawmakers should hurry to approve proposed law or risk losing edge to Singapore in attracting asset managers, industry players say.
Earnings beat analysts’ estimates, with performance mainly driven by increase of new life policies and investment gains.
AIA sees value of new business rise 10 per cent year on year to record high of US$3.21 billion in the first half.
After reporting record profit, CEO aims to establish a multiple-asset ecosystem and extend trading hours, starting with derivatives.
Accounting body also urges government to lobby mainland Chinese authorities about tax on cross-border trusts and insurance policies.
More people plan to work longer and ‘blend work, family responsibilities and personal aspirations’, Manulife Hong Kong CEO says.
The proposed law will offer a five-year pre-approval for large companies with at least HK$100 million in annual revenue and six subsidiaries.
In response to changes to mainland tax enforcement, Clement Cheung says city has to make itself ‘less vulnerable and more competitive’.
Insurance Authority CEO Clement Cheung will be reappointed on Friday to help industry navigate Beijing’s tax clampdown, sources said.
Two Asia-based executives will replace outgoing global insurance CEO Edward Moncreiffe, who has resigned, according to a company document.