Markets & Investing

CSI Properties plans to raise $2b in fundraising initiative

It will be used to enhance liquidity and repay maturing indebtedness.
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Haitong Securities’ taking upfront profit hit ahead of merger: report

This will allow Haitong to enter the merger with "less baggage," S&P Global said. 

HK achieves record-breaking 539 FDIs 2024

The total investment brought to Hong Kong’s economy reached $67.7b.

London Metal Exchange approves Hong Kong as metal delivery point

This shows HK’s role as a “super connector.”

HK registers over 145,000 new local companies in 2024

Hong Kong also registered 1,079 new places of business for non-Hong Kong companies.

Franklin Templeton launches low-volatility bond fund in Hong Kong

It is designed to provide a stable investment solution in uncertain market conditions by focusing on low-volatility strategies.

Investment volume rises 3% in Q4 2024 amidst rate cuts and LTV changes

Meanwhile, the capital value of office and industrial assets reported YoY declines.

TalkingData sets up regional headquarters in Hong Kong

It plans to cooperate with local enterprises to explore cross-sector data applications.

NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds

NUS’  strategy includes a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northern Trust to develop solutions in ESG finance.

Hong Kong stocks shine with capital return policies for 2025 gains: Schroders

Hong Kong stocks, despite being world-class operators, remain undervalued, Schroders said.

Country Garden unveils debt restructuring deal to cut US$11.6b burden

The company has secured a maturity extension of up to 11.5 years from banks.

InvestHK opens second office in Türkiye

This aligns with plans outlined in the 2024-25 budget.

Varadise secures $23.3m Series A funding

The funding round was led by Betatron Venture Group.

Towngas Smart Energy lists first RMB515m quasi-REITs on Shenzhen Exchange

It is the first quasi-REITs issuance by a Hong Kong-invested company in the Chinese mainland.

Endowus raises $408m in latest funding round

This also brings the company’s overall fundraising to $856m.

Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies

In 2023, 68.5% of companies adopted employee share plans before their IPO, compared to 57.3% in 2013