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Equity and tech funding drops 18.99% MoM to $137m in January
Equity and tech funding drops 18.99% MoM to $137m in January
Year-on-year, the funding trend rose 5.81%.
1 day ago
CSI Properties plans to raise $2b in fundraising initiative
It will be used to enhance liquidity and repay maturing indebtedness.
4 days ago
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
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