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Some family offices are planning to increase their exposure to the Chinese market this year, according to a new report. Photo: AFP
Africa

Some family offices eyeing Chinese investments as US-China tensions ease: report

European, Middle Eastern and African family offices are increasing their exposure to China as they diversify their portfolios, report finds.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong regulators to unveil next steps in new offshore yuan push

United States

China grants BlackRock QDII status in US$149b cross-border market

Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Hong Kong lacks a climate narrative to unify its efforts

Hong Kong does not mention ‘climate change’ in its five-year plan, yet it already has many ingredients of climate leadership.

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People enjoy the waterfront at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong, on September 7. Photo: Sam Tsang
IPO

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

Ligent’s steady market debut comes as Hong Kong moves to streamline spin-off requirements.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks eye fresh inflows from mainland China’s insurers

Volume spike in exchange-traded funds seen as evidence insurers are taking advantage of recent regulator approval to diversify their assets.

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China digital currency

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

The departure sends political signal rather than materially threatens project, analysts say.

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HKEX

Hong Kong stock exchange moves to ease spin-offs and shareholder approval rules

Proposals aim to streamline corporate actions and align Hong Kong more closely with rival markets, HKEX says.

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.

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’.

In a recent Bank of America survey of fund managers, four out of five respondents said proven, tangible AI monetisation would most increase their conviction to add to AI-related stocks. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong property

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

A view of Victoria Harbour with Central Plaza and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in the background. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

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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Buildings in Shanghai tower over a pedestrian bridge where a sign displays stock index information on August 18, 2025. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
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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China’s emerging technology firms often have to make a decision on where to list – Hong Kong or the mainland. Photo: Getty Images
C-Suite Content Hub

Betting on People-First Banking

China CITIC Bank International’s Wendy Yuen says the future of finance will not be won by technology alone, but by banks that combine digital speed with human trust, cross-border insight and lifelong learning.

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China property

Will incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?

Sales of new units in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have risen following central government moves designed to revive buyer confidence.

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China economy

Editorial | Global monetary tightening tests China’s 2-speed economy

While the domestic hi-tech sector builds momentum, traditional exporters struggling with shifting trade patterns will need targeted support.

A television displays news of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on September 16. Photo: AFP
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Mainland Chinese tax drive flags Hong Kong MPF accounts as offshore trusts

As Beijing tightens tax collection, some mainland residents who previously worked in Hong Kong are being asked to explain their MPF accounts.

US Federal Reserve

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.

HSBC

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
China debt

China publicly names officials in ‘unprecedented’ debt crackdown. Can it work?

The escalating campaign comes as officially identified hidden debt shrinks, even as broader estimates of local financing vehicle liabilities remain far larger.

Workers are seen at the construction site of a railway bridge over Yachi river in Bijie, Guizhou province. Photo: Reuters
Mainland China

What does the rate increase by the US Fed mean for the Chinese yuan?

Analysts weigh whether Beijing is set to push ahead with a rate cut to bolster China’s economy despite the US Fed raising interest rates.

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Interest rates

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.

Central banks

Macroscope | Who’s in control of Japanese monetary policy? Tokyo or Washington?

Bessent’s intervention could have adverse implications for Japan’s economy, the BOJ’s credibility and tech-heavy stock markets in Asia.

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The Bank of Japan building in Tokyo on June 15. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

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.

While much of the world’s gold trading still clears through London, Hong Kong is building a regional alternative. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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