Markets & Investing
HSBC supports HKMC’s $12b digital bond issuance
HSBC supports HKMC’s $12b digital bond issuance
The transaction was described as the largest-ever digital bond issuance globally.
Trading fees erode Hong Kong investor gains, Ipsos finds
Investors pay $7.34b in annual trading fees across Hong Kong and US stocks.
Why Hong Kong's carried interest reform matters, and why it isn't a zero-sum play
The question is what the reform enables for managers and families operating structures across jurisdictions.
Hong Kong tightens rules for family offices as tax scope widens
The tests ensure a genuine economic presence.
Logistics EV manager DST files Hong Kong IPO
Co-developed vehicles account for over 75.3% of its managed EV fleet.
Tech funding dives 58% in Q2 as early-stage deals dry up
Late-stage firms captured almost all of the funding in the quarter.
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.
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