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Insurance

Richard Li’s FWD sets world record with sale of US$318m life policy

Topping previous record by Manulife Singapore, sale highlights Hong Kong’s global status in wealth management, says broker Charles Monat.

IPO

As 1 mainland Chinese chip IPO soars, another stumbles in busy Hong Kong week

Hong Kong stock market

China biotech giant WuXi AppTec’s shares gain after Pentagon blacklist reversal

Banking & finance

‘We were always here’: UBS CEO ups Hong Kong commitment despite US expansion

Sergio Ermotti rejects suggestions that a stronger North America presence signals a shift away from Asia’s growing pool of wealthy clients.

Sergio P. Ermotti, Group CEO of UBS, at the bank’s Hong Kong headquarters in West Kowloon. Photo: Edmond So
Sergio P. Ermotti, Group CEO of UBS, at the bank’s Hong Kong headquarters in West Kowloon. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong stock market

Can Hong Kong hold its ground as Nasdaq brings Wall Street into Asian hours?

Nasdaq’s plan to trade US stocks nearly round the clock could tighten links with Asian markets, intensify investor competition, analysts say.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | UBS’ Sergio Ermotti on navigating crises and regulatory webs

The Swiss bank CEO reflects on steering an integration with Credit Suisse, current regulatory pressures and the US midterms.

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ETFs

Hong Kong retail investors turn to ETFs for long-term wealth building: survey

ETF ownership has moved beyond high-net-worth individuals, placing the city second among Asia-Pacific markets surveyed.

ETFs are gaining popularity among Hong Kong retail investors seeking to build long-term wealth. Photo: Shutterstock
ETFs are gaining popularity among Hong Kong retail investors seeking to build long-term wealth. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Why is investing a struggle for Hong Kong’s wealthy finance workers?

Strict compliance rules in the city’s finance sector means some investible income may not be deployed, a report finds.

Banking & finance

‘More reasonable’: France’s Ardian sees upside in China’s lower valuations

The French private equity giant plans to expand its Hong Kong footprint as it looks to profit from China’s lower corporate valuations.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

In Focus | A new playbook: Hong Kong pivots to AI financing, commodities and Beijing ties

The Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit came just weeks after Hong Kong unveiled its first five-year plan.

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Banking & finance

‘Geopolitical fragmentation is an advantage for us’, Standard Chartered CEO says

Standard Chartered is capitalising on rising wealth in Asia, chief executive says, with profits up nearly 50 per cent in third quarter.

Bill Winters, group chief executive of Standard Chartered Bank, speaks at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong. Photo: Kit Lai
Bill Winters, group chief executive of Standard Chartered Bank, speaks at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong. Photo: Kit Lai
Banking & finance

HSBC bets HK$4 million a month on flagship to keep physical outlets relevant

The new flagship store combines banking with lifestyle and advisory services as the lender adapts its physical network to changing customer needs.

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Wealth management

Why wealth managers see opportunity in Hong Kong despite Beijing’s tax crackdown

Industry leaders centre discussions on Hong Kong’s soaring asset inflows and safe-haven appeal at major summits this week.

China stock market

Former Evergrande economist faces WeChat gag order after ‘buy the dip’ call

Economist Ren Zeping, once famed for predicting a bull market, is now restricted on a social media platform.

Chinese economist Ren Zeping. Photo: Handout
Fintech

Crypto heavyweight eyes Hong Kong expansion to tap growing tokenisation demand

City is still behind the US in tokenisation, but demand is beginning to accelerate, blockchain firm executive says.

With a market capitalisation of about US$53 billion, the Solana token is the world’s seventh-largest cryptocurrency, according to CoinMarketCap. Photo: Shutterstock
With a market capitalisation of about US$53 billion, the Solana token is the world’s seventh-largest cryptocurrency, according to CoinMarketCap. Photo: Shutterstock
Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit 2026

Dutch asset manager Robeco planning to expand presence in Hong Kong

CEO says Asia is one of world’s fastest-growing wealth markets, hails Hong Kong’s ‘enduring role as a genuinely global allocation centre’.

Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit 2026

From finance summit to AI-driven stock rout: 5 figures investors are watching

Hong Kong in the spotlight this week with Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit and 5.2 per cent GDP growth in third quarter.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund earnings tumble 74% as market volatility bites

US elections led to sharp market swings and Middle East war could make the final quarter more challenging, HKMA chief Eddie Yue says.

A woman walks past a money exchange shop in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: AP
A woman walks past a money exchange shop in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: AP
US Treasury

What midterm election results change, and what they do not, for US bond market

Democratic gains reduce risk of fresh deficit blowouts, but analysts see inflation, energy prices and AI spending keeping yields elevated.

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Banking & finance

US asset manager Federated Hermes opens office in Hong Kong

City is a ‘premier wealth and asset-management hub’ crucial to the firm’s long-term growth, executive says.

China digital currency

PBOC extends digital yuan to overseas lenders to deepen cross-border flows

The upgraded CBETS platform allows overseas banks to process round-the-clock digital payments without overhauling legacy IT systems.

A sign indicating digital yuan, also referred to as e-CNY, is pictured on a vending machine at a subway station in Shanghai, on April 21, 2021. Photo: Reuters
Wealth management

Why Hong Kong wealth managers want broader access to mainland China’s tech markets

Executives say expanded channels could strengthen wealth business and reinforce city’s role as gateway between mainland and global capital.

Wealth industry executives support wider access for qualified professional investors to shares traded in Shanghai’s Star Market and Shenzhen’s ChiNext, according to a survey. Photo: Reuters
Wealth industry executives support wider access for qualified professional investors to shares traded in Shanghai’s Star Market and Shenzhen’s ChiNext, according to a survey. Photo: Reuters
New World Development

Could Shanghai project smooth indebted New World’s path to cash?

With tenants like Hermes and Rolex moving in, K11 Elysea’s occupancy hits threshold for cash-raising securitisation exercise, analysts say.

US midterm elections 2026

Democrats’ midterm triumph sends US stocks soaring, but Tesla, SpaceX fall

The Dow jumped 1.9 per cent as markets opened on Wednesday, as Democratic midterm victory promises to restrain Trump’s policy excesses.

Wealth management

‘The race is on’: Swiss bankers nod to Hong Kong’s wealth hub prowess

City combines ‘stability with competitiveness’ as wealthy clients look to diversify not only assets but also where those assets are held.

Executives of Swiss banks take part in a panel discussion during the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit at Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong on November 4, 20206. Photo: Kit Lai
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