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The vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s overall prime office market dropped to 12.5 per cent in August from 13.5 per cent a year earlier, according to Morgan Stanley. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

Why Morgan Stanley sees more upside in Hong Kong offices than New York towers

Improving rents and vacancy rates in Central may support stronger returns for Hong Kong landlords, US bank says.

Banking & finance

Mox, BOCHK, ZA Bank and Citibank apps land in Asia-Pacific top 10

IPO

Hong Kong’s big IPO haul

Banking & finance

HKMA licenses Bakai Bank, city’s first from Central Asia

Bakai Bank, one of Kyrgyzstan’s largest lenders, set up in Hong Kong as China and Central Asia’s trade links are increasing.

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Bakai Bank Hong Kong’s CEO Andreas Meletiou. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Bakai Bank Hong Kong’s CEO Andreas Meletiou. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Hong Kong lawmakers say 5-year tax break too short to lure top innovative firms

Lawmakers back incentive plan but argue that five years not enough to attract firms to establish headquarters or expand operations in city.

IPO

Hong Kong set for first listed property debt fund as banks pull back

Private equity firm Gaw Capital lines up US$291 million pipeline of deals as banks scale back exposure to riskier property lending.

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Banking & finance

Asset manager Schroders to expand in Hong Kong after Nuveen merger: CEO

Government actions are making Hong Kong ‘a more appealing location for private markets professionals’, Richard Oldfield says.

People cross Queen’s Road in Central during rush hour on August 7, 2026. Photo: Edmond So
People cross Queen’s Road in Central during rush hour on August 7, 2026. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Quants of solace: why China needs quant funds despite regulators’ suspicion

Beijing would be remiss to regulate quantitative trading too tightly, as the sector plays ‘important role’ in financial market, executive says.

Banking & finance

More Chinese banks likely to adopt AI rules after Ping An move: analysts

Other listed mainland lenders are expected to introduce similar governance frameworks as regulators tighten oversight of AI use.

Mainland China

HKIC extends CEO tenure as HK$62b state fund aligns with city’s 5-year plan

As of August, 11 firms from HKIC’s portfolio had gone public locally, with 30 more having applied or planning to apply for a listing.

HKIC CEO Clara Chan photographed in her office at Pacific Place One, Admiralty on June 5, 2024. Photo: Enoch Yiu
IPO

Hong Kong IPOs falter, China aids homebuyers, EU trade talks

This week: Hong Kong IPOs stumble amid supply deluge, China announces mortgage subsidies and cuts policy bank rates, US and China pare tariffs on US$30 billion of each-way trade. Next week: China-EU hold crunch trade talks, Brazilians go to the polls, Hong Kong Election Committee nominations open, NBA returns to Macau, and more.

Executives of RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology, Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic, Direct Drive Tech Limited, Red Avenue New Materials Group and ChinaAMC Franklin FTSE Innovative Drugs ETF attend their listing ceremony in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Executives of RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology, Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic, Direct Drive Tech Limited, Red Avenue New Materials Group and ChinaAMC Franklin FTSE Innovative Drugs ETF attend their listing ceremony in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Wealth management

How Hong Kong stacks up against Singapore in race for next-generation wealth

Younger wealth holders increasingly global, prioritising lifestyle, wellness and values when choosing where to live and invest, Savills says.

China stock market

From stock losses to bond bets: 5 figures investors are watching in China

Fresh policy support, falling stocks and rising demand for Chinese bonds shape the week’s market narrative.

China stock market

DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny

Strong returns are attracting investors to quant funds, with DeepSeek highlighting the sector’s potential role in China’s tech ambitions.

Quant funds are becoming more accessible, with brokerages promoting quant trading services through their mobile apps. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
China stock market

‘China’s Warren Buffett’ adds Moutai shares as baijiu sector seeks bottom

Duan Yongping takes bullish long-term view on ‘irreplaceable’ brand, while analysts see sector becoming ‘zero-sum’ amid falling consumption.

More prudent corporate spending and anti-corruption efforts in recent years have dented demand for baijiu. Photo: Shutterstock
More prudent corporate spending and anti-corruption efforts in recent years have dented demand for baijiu. Photo: Shutterstock
Wealth management

Hong Kong banks set lures for golden week visitors despite new levies

Lenders are confident the mainland-related wealth business will remain a pillar for the industry regardless of Beijing’s tax crackdown.

Banking & finance

Singapore beefs up Hong Kong rivalry with incentives to leverage equity market

Five global asset managers appointed to spearhead the plan aimed at lifting liquidity and expanding trading activity beyond blue-chip stocks.

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IPO

Hong Kong’s first 9 months of IPOs break record, but Nasdaq leads capital race

A growing pipeline and potential megadeals bolster hopes of a record IPO year for the Hong Kong stock exchange, industry players say.

The HKEX has made moves widely seen as enhancing the city’s appeal as an IPO destination. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The HKEX has made moves widely seen as enhancing the city’s appeal as an IPO destination. Photo: Jonathan Wong
IPO

Mainland China’s PCB giant clears final hurdle for Hong Kong listing: sources

Shenzhen-listed Dongshan Precision’s share sale could rank among the city’s largest IPOs in the fourth quarter, sources say.

China stock market

Former CSRC chairman Yi Huiman charged for ‘especially large’ bribes

Prosecution comes as Beijing intensifies an anti-corruption campaign in the financial sector.

Banking & finance

HSBC names its stablecoin for 3.3 million PayMe users: RedCoin

A survey by the lender shows that 74 per cent of customers know at least one use case, but there are also misunderstandings.

At launch before the end of the year, the stablecoin will be offered only through PayMe and HSBC’s Hong Kong mobile banking app, according to the lender. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

‘Hiccup’ or ‘stall’? What rising interest rates mean for Hong Kong home prices

The spectre of looming interest rate rises has revived memories of the 2022 downturn, but the damage will be less severe this time, analysts say.

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Higher interest rates are expected to put Hong Kong’s property market under pressure. Photo: Dickson Lee
Higher interest rates are expected to put Hong Kong’s property market under pressure. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

AI uptake sees wealth management headcounts in Hong Kong trail growth in assets

Capco research finds that private wealth assets rose 24 per cent last year, but number of people employed by industry rose just 2 per cent.

Bonds

Why Citi is betting on China’s 30-year bonds as US Treasury yields climb

Weak credit demand, policy support and easing supply pressures are expected to sustain demand for ultra-long Chinese debt, analysts say.

China stock market

Exclusive | Global investors seeking Chinese alternatives to US assets: Pimco president

Christian Stracke says US asset manager is pointing clients outside US towards Chinese offshore bonds.

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Pimco president Christian Stracke at the fund manager’s office in Central on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
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