Markets & Investing
HKEX rolls out HKD-Renminbi dual counter model
HKEX rolls out HKD-Renminbi dual counter model
It will ease listing, trading, and settlement of RMB counters in Hong Kong.
Legislative Councils OKs anti-money laundering bill
The bill requires persons engaging in VA activities to apply for a license from SFC.
Hong Kong’s IPO funds to grow ‘nearly double’ in 2023
It is expected to reach between $180b-$200b, the PwC reported.
Specialist tech firms to gain major boost in Hong Kong thanks to proposed listing rules
The new regime exempts firms from existing financial eligibility tests under the Listing Rules.
Over 40 trades completed in first few weeks since Core Climate launch: HKEX
Core Climate is the market’s new global carbon marketplace.
Hong Kong eyes to become premier green, sustainable finance hub
It is supported by the National 14th Five-Year Plan.
Hong Kong to place ‘guardrails’ to mitigate potential risks in virtual assets
This is in line with the development of VAs in Hong Kong.
Environmental impact named top attraction to invest sustainably: study
Majority of Hong Kong investors cited lack of transparency as barrier to more sustainable investing.
Five new co-investment partners for I&T fund introduced
They assessed the venture capital fund’s capabilities.
The Innovation & Technology Venture Fund has five new co-investment partners after...
RMB stock trading plan gets backing from listed issuers
Amongst those who indicated support include Hang Seng Index constituent stocks.
What can push investors to increase their sustainable investments?
Investors have 24% of their portfolios allocated to sustainable funds.
3 motivations pushing the wealthy to sustainable investments
About 23% of investors have more than 15% of sustainable investments in their portfolio.
Gov’t sets final issuance amount of its 7th silver bond at $45b
It's higher than its target issuance amount of $35b.
Analyst stays optimistic on HKEX recovery in H2 22
Speedy listing pace of China ADRs will help in the recovery.
HKEX lists first A-share structured products
The derivative warrants are based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index.
Around 85% of SMEs cite similar, easier credit approval in Q2 2022
This is up from 75% in the first quarter.
HKEX appoints new chief strategy officer
Daniel Sonder will also become head of data business.
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