Reporting of short-selling to be enhanced

Legislation for reporting of securities short-selling will reportedly be introduced as soon as possible.

A Bloomberg report said, “Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said it will work with the city’s regulator to introduce legislation ‘as soon as possible’ that will improve on the reporting of securities short-selling.”

Meanwhile the Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will ensure effective implementation of existing rules, according to the report.

It said, “Short selling in Hong Kong climbed to the highest level in 12 years, with bets on declines reaching HK$12.8 billion ($1.6 billion) on September 30, or 14 percent of the total value traded on Hong Kong’s stock market, according to data compiled by the city’s exchange.”

View the report here.

Top News

Hutchison Port profit jumps 85% in H1 despite HK volume decline

Net profit climbed 47% even as Kwai Tsing terminals recorded a decline.

9 hours ago

Cathay forecasts up to $6.5b profit for H1 2026

Passenger and cargo volumes increased in June, although elevated fuel prices continued to weigh on operations.

Aviation

12 hours ago

Inflation holds at 2% in June

Higher utility and transport costs were partly offset by declines in basic food and durable goods prices.

Economy

12 hours ago

Asset management AUM hits record $42.2t

Fund inflows, stronger IPO activity and tax reforms are supporting the sector’s recovery, KPMG said.

Economy

12 hours ago

Exclusives

Hong Kong widens cross-border driving scheme to boost visitor spending

Economists say longer stays matter more than higher arrival numbers.

Transport & Logistics

6 days ago

The Landmark reopens with wine, wellness, and wider appeal

Its 109 rooms and suites have been refurbished with lighter timber flooring.

Hotels & Tourism

Singapore, Hong Kong take rival paths to capture global gold trade

One builds MAS-backed vaulting for central banks, the other opens a pipeline to Shanghai.

HKIC told to set clearer property investment rules

Core office vacancy could fall below 6% by 2030.

Commercial Property

Event News

Co-Written / Partner EY’s David Chen: Demand for better digital experiences fuels new wave of transformation in Hong Kong

For him, the success of these transformation strategies depends on enriching customer experience, improving efficiency, and enhancing employee satisfaction.