Financial Services

Which sector dominated the IPO market in 2017?

A company from this sector raised a whopping $17.2b last year.

Investors still flock to Hong Kong's IPO market despite lacklustre year

Bloomberg reports that the recent IPO of Chinese eye-clinic drew the highest retail participation in 11 years.

HKQAA launches Green Finance Certification Scheme

It aims to support environmentally-friendly investments.

Hong Kong poised to top global IPO market in 2018

It is expected to raise as much as $250b this year.

FinTech loan platform WeLab raises US$220 million in funding from Alibaba, IFC

They are looking to extend services beyond the Greater China region.

Hong Kong's largest accounting firms in 2017

There is a huge demand for trust-related services due to looming data risks.

Hong Kong IPO proceeds fall 34% due to lack of mega listings

However, it snagged third spot globally in total funds raised with an expected $128.2b.

MoneyHero.com.hk raises US$50M in series B round led by IFC, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Goldman Sachs

The fund will be used to develop its proprietary technology and further expand its team.

Foreign currency reserves hit US$422.1 in November

The reserve assets represent more than seven times the currency in circulation.

Expect Mainland China to buoy the banking sector next year

As such, more companies are seeking professionals fluent in Mandarin.

Hong Kong inks fintech deal with Dubai

It aims to facilitate financial innovation between the two markets.

FinTech Association launches guide on ICOs

It aims to help entrepreneurs who are looking at token sales to raise funds.

Banking system outlook up to stable from negative: Moody's

Thanks to global economic growth and favourable monetary conditions.

Banks apply tech, data analytics to combat money laundering

One of the major amendments is to leverage technology on non-face-to-face account opening.