Markets & Investing
Henderson Land secures Hong Kong’s first biodiversity loans
Henderson Land secures Hong Kong’s first biodiversity loans
The facilities will fund urban biodiversity initiatives at Central Yards on the New Central Harbourfront.
Sichuan Neautus seeks Hong Kong listing amidst $345b TCM market shake-up
Procurement tightening reshapes competition in China’s traditional medicine supply chain.
Tech funding holds steady at $391.4m in April
Funding was unchanged from March but rose 71.96% YoY, with Botinkit accounting for the month’s top deal.
Getting governance right in Hong Kong’s regulatory environment
Rushing holding vehicles without aligning with SFC and cross-border regulations leads to listing roadblocks.
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.
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