Markets & Investing
Tech funding hits $65.8m in March, driven entirely by late‑stage deals
Tech funding hits $65.8m in March, driven entirely by late‑stage deals
The month saw GIBO Holdings’ $65.8m raise with no seed or early-stage funding reported, Tracxn shows.
Tech IPOs and energy deals propel ECM, M&A to decade high in Q1
ECM raised $21.2b whilst M&A reached $36.9b during the quarter.
Carta opens Hong Kong office for $240b private markets push
New hub complements Singapore regional headquarters.
Fintech startups to lead Hong Kong venture funding
Investors are putting money in fewer, more established firms.
Hong Kong startups face tighter funding amidst shift to deep tech
Investors are focusing on firms with clear market demand and global potential.
Hong Kong tops global IPO charts with $280b haul in 2025
Fuelled by the new TECH channel, HK processed 119 pre-profit biotech and tech IPO applications.
Cathay Group profit hits $10.45b in 2025 on increased capacity and demand
Non-recurring joint venture gains boosted results.
Sunlight REIT's NPI drops 5.3% YoY in 2025
The REIT also posted declines in revenue and distributable income.
HKIC to get fresh capital after 190 investments
Budget flags more funding for HKIC.
Electronic bond trading platform to launch in H2
Hong Kong will also encourage more digital bond issuances.
Hong Kong to revise listing req’s and IPO process: FS Chan
Authorities will introduce reforms like an enhanced regulatory regime for listed companies.
Navigating Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape: a challenging and rewarding endeavour
The city offers access to growth markets within a familiar common law framework.
Digital money could double Hong Kong’s fund industry, report says
Investors were largely indifferent between different forms of regulated digital money.
Robeco adds fixed income strategies to retail offering in Hong Kong and Singapore
The two fundamental strategies apply a contrarian, value-focused credit approach.
HK regains post as amongst top APAC investment destinations
Investors shifted focus to properties with sustained rental growth.
Hang Seng Bank goes private, delists on HKEX
Registered shareholders to receive payment via bank transfer or cheque.
Eastroc Beverage targets $10.14b in Hong Kong IPO
BlackRock and Tencent back a massive capital raise to fund aggressive international supply chain growth.
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