Financial Services

China Renaissance reportedly guns for US$800m in Hong Kong IPO

The investment bank is aiming for a valuation between US$4b to US$5b.

BOC (Hong Kong) to beef up private banking business by at least 20%

Given enough available talent, the bank aims to double the number of its relationship managers.

Xiaomi lays down terms for blockbuster IPO

The smartphone maker is said to offer 2.18 billion shares at $17 to $22 apiece.

Hong Kong can expect at least 15 more blockbuster IPOs in second half of the year

Around 10 unicorns or startups valued over US$1b are expected to debut in the city.

Xiaomi reportedly lowers valuation after delaying Mainland offering

The likely valuation of the smartphone maker is now between US$55b to US$70b.

Banks to hike prime rates by end-June

Tighter liquidity from mega IPOs will leave lenders with no other option.

Xiaomi to postpone Mainland share offering

The company may be aiming to complete its Hong Kong listing first.

Mainland lender Jiangxi Bank eyes $7.79b Hong Kong IPO

Citic Guoan Group and Dianrong are cornerstone investors.

Government launches Green Bond Grant Scheme

It subsidises green bond issuers in obtaining certification.

Hong Kong is the second largest offshore wealth center

It trails behind Switzerland after managing US$1.1t in offshore wealth.

Mainland online lender Lufax guns for US$2b fresh funding amidst IPO delay

It was originally planning to debut at the first half of 2018.

US biotech firm seeking larger valuations rush to Hong Kong

Sorrento Therapeutics is one such firm hoping to cash in on the trend.

US tightening buoys banking profitability

Funding costs are expected to stay low, boosting NIMs.

IPOs surge 33% to US$725m in H1 2018

A total of 53 companies went public in the first half of the year.

Hong Kong trails behind Singapore in asset management business

The city managed US$31.8b in private wealth compared to Singapore's US$53.4b.