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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
Banking & finance

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.

IPO

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

China digital currency

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

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
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’.

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.

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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
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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Banking & finance

From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets

The US central bank raised rates for first time since 2023, Hong Kong followed and Goldman Sachs projects a sharp rise in Chinese firms’ global export share.

A screen shows Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh as currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

Double blow as top HSBC bankers lose education perk as job fears mount: sources

HSBC axes education benefits worth up to HK$300,000 as integration with Hang Seng Bank threatens jobs – but investors stay upbeat.

The HSBC headquarters in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
The HSBC headquarters in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

Fed rate hike risks worsening China’s economic divide

The first US interest rate increase in more than three years is unlikely to damp China’s surging tech exports while potentially worsening a squeeze on other manufacturers.

Banking & finance

How will Hong Kong’s new 5-year plan court global capital?

Expanded investment products and stronger mainland-market links aim to deepen Hong Kong’s wealth-management edge and lure more international investors.

Gold in Hong Kong

Exchange Fund may buy more gold to support Hong Kong’s trading hub ambitions

A larger allocation to precious metals could improve diversification and align with the city’s gold hub strategy, says HKMA’s Eddie Yue.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man. Photo: Edmond So
IPO

Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

Exchange will examine listing-rule changes to attract space IPOs in alignment with Beijing’s prioritisation of space technology.

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LandSpace Technology’s Zhuque-3 rocket lifts off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone near Jiuquan, in northwest China’s Gansu province, on August 19. Photo: Reuters
LandSpace Technology’s Zhuque-3 rocket lifts off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone near Jiuquan, in northwest China’s Gansu province, on August 19. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop after Fed raises interest rates and signals more to come

Investors look to Japan’s next rate decision after the Fed points to further tightening this year.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

In wake of US rate hikes, Hong Kong dollar may come under pressure: HKMA

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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Cryptocurrency

Can Hong Kong use US crypto bill failure to boost its digital asset hub role?

City urged to act fast as window could vanish once Washington regains regulatory momentum.

The stalled push in Washington presents Hong Kong with a window to secure a regulatory lead, according to analysts. Photo: Getty Images
The stalled push in Washington presents Hong Kong with a window to secure a regulatory lead, according to analysts. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Hong Kong rated Asia’s top financial hub for fourth straight year: report

City also ranked third overall in the Global Financial Centres Index as Asian hubs strengthened their positions in the top 10.

Hong Kong property

‘Vicious cycle’: why Hong Kong’s commercial property downturn could worsen

Tighter bank lending is further weakening demand for commercial property in Hong Kong, and could tip the market into a ‘vicious cycle’, agency warns.

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IPO

Tighter scrutiny of Hong Kong IPOs could slow deal flow, analysts say

CSRC and SFC wake-up calls to bankers and other intermediaries indicate emphasis on quality over quantity amid fervour for listings.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, which houses the headquarters of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on August 19, 2026. Photo: Nora Tam
Wealth management

Wrise Prestige accelerates mainland China expansion with new offices, AI lab

The wealth management firm has invested HK$30 million in AI-related development as it focuses on scaling up its business on the mainland.

Henry Shin, CEO of Wrise Prestige, poses for a photo during a media briefing in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Henry Shin, CEO of Wrise Prestige, poses for a photo during a media briefing in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Automotive industry

Chinese carmakers GAC and FAW eye potential tie-up of their Toyota operations

The planned deal is seen as a precedent for cross-regional consolidation amid China’s efficiency push, analysts say.

Banking & finance

Citigroup hires veteran banker Sophia Wang to lead China institutional sales

Wang has more than 20 years of experience in the field, and her hire comes after Citi announced plans to expand its corporate headcount.

Banking & finance

China targets overseas brokerages in crackdown on pay loopholes and corruption

The move extends Beijing’s regulatory reach to financial institutions’ overseas activities, which have been a grey zone for corruption.

CICC leads the pack in Hong Kong’s primary market, capturing an 18.7 per cent share. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
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