Markets & Investing

Registered non-HK companies rise 2.02% YoY

There are 14,826 non-Hong Kong companies registered in the region by the end of 2023.

Why Hong Kong is an ideal destination for Middle East companies

Four sectors will benefit the most from a Hong Kong list. 

HKEX CEO retires, new leadership will take over next year

CEO Alejandro Nicolas Aguzin will be replaced by Bonnie Chan Yiting beginning 24 May 2024.

What you need to know about the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Applications for the scheme will begin in mid-2024.

Gov't sets up Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy

The institute will focus on four key areas.

Swire Properties will buy back shares worth $6b from the open market

It will commence its buyback programme on 6 December.

ESR applies to list logistics REIT on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

The REIT will handle three projects in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province.

HKEX mulls launch of China Treasury Bond Futures

The plan is still subject to regulatory approval.

Mainland’s clampdown on IPOs likely to boost listings in Hong Kong

Amongst Chinese companies to be slated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is Alibaba’s logistics arm.

Hong Kong lowers stamp duty on stock transfers to 0.1%

The government expects the reduction to improve market sentiment.

HKEX cuts paper use, document requirements in revamped listing regime

Despite eliminating signatures, the streamlined listing process imposes new legal advice requirements for accountability and integrity in submissions...

HK’s deal volume drops 22.5% YoY in January-October 2023 period

The decline in deals was also observed across multiple APAC markets.

Commercial property investment volume rises 44% YoY to US$1b in 3Q23

Year-to-date, however, volume fell by 7% YoY to US$5b.

Hong Kong cap rates increase in Q3

The gross yield of commercial properties in Hong Kong ranges from 2.85%-4.60%.

7 in 10 GBA firms mull adopting more green products and services: study

About 70% consider using more green products and services over the next 2 years.