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Hang Seng Bank onboards SWIFT platform for faster cross-border payments
Hang Seng Bank onboards SWIFT platform for faster cross-border payments
Payments can be credited within minutes.
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.
Xiaomi hit by $8.58b loss in Q1 ahead of blockbuster IPO
However, Xiaomi is still on track as smartphone shipments ballooned 88%.
Chinese restaurant review and delivery firm Meituan Dianping to file for $6b IPO in June
It was recently valued at US$30b, making it the world’s fourth most valuable startup.
Hong Kong inks deal with Mainland for supervision of cross-boundary regulated entities
The SFC and CBIRC will cooperate on investor protection amongst other key areas.
Standard Chartered to apply for virtual bank license in Hong Kong
The move follows the publication of revised guidelines by the central bank.
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