Markets & Investing

Cash hoarders forfeit $140,000 to stagnant 2% bank yields

Investors holding cash since January 2021 generated only $30,000 compared to $170,000 in portfolios.

Hong Kong investment volumes rise 12% to $39.0b in 2025

Hotels and serviced apartments totalled $6.3b; en-bloc residential rose 145% to $1.3b, it said.

Dollar slide, tariffs and AI doubts to test investors in 2026

Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.

91.7% stake in Happy Valley property up for public tender

Tender offers compulsory sale pathway and 33,390 sq ft GFA

VC and private equity fundings in Hong Kong peak to $332m in December

Late-stage rounds accounted for 66.3% of funding during the month.  

Hong Kong tax reforms may attract more funds, family offices

High-net-worth people are timing large investments to secure tax and visa benefits.

Stock market turnover hits $258.2b in first ten months of 2025

The city’s IPO market has cumulatively raised over $2.34t since 2014.

Hidden licensing hurdles affecting Hong Kong’s biotech ambitions

Hong Kong's approach remains fragmented, with each university applying its own policies and risk tolerance.

JD Industrials lists in HKEX, posts $1.0b adjusted profit

The IPO follows rising revenue and adjusted earnings.

Far East Consortium sells Perth Ritz-Carlton stake for $515m

An instalment of $103.45m (A$20m) has already been paid by Generation Essentials Group to Far East Consortium.

Gov’t launches consultation on crypto reporting rules

The move follows plans to complete legislative amendments in 2026.

HKIC posts $2.34b investment income in 2024

Its operating income stood at $2.25b over the same period.

HKMC sets record with $25.3b benchmark bond issuance

The multi‑currency offering includes the largest‑ever 30‑year HKD-denominated social bond tranche.

San Tin Technopole may add $250b to GDP

The 210-hectare I&T site is divided into three hubs and three industry corridors.

HKMA reports 1.4% rise in Q3 credit card receivables

Delinquency and charge‑off ratios were stable at 0.45% and 0.64%, respectively.

Sun Hung Kai unit secures tender for MTR’s Tuen Mun A16 development

Mega Asia International will lead the station project.