Markets & Investing
Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies
Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies
In 2023, 68.5% of companies adopted employee share plans before their IPO, compared to 57.3% in 2013
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Analysts are not too worried about the impact of US tariffs on Asian investments.
AEF launches US$150m venture fund to scale AI startups globally
The fund is managed by AEF’s investment arm, NextGen Partners.
HK sees surge in overseas and Mainland firms, and startups
This reflects its increasing attractiveness to businesses.
Derivatives may sharpen Hong Kong edge in gold trade
A plan to increase its vault capacity means it can offer cheaper storage rates than London.
Hang Seng Index poised for recovery in 2025
It is seen to rebound to 23,200 points.
Towngas issues $552m asset-backed securities program in China
It targets industrial and commercial distributed photovoltaic and energy storage.
Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025
The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.
Agile Group Holdings reports $1.28b pre-sale value
Average selling price is $13,815 (RMB12,925) per square meter.
HKMA announces $500m 15-year government bonds tender
It will carry interest at the rate of 3.75% per annum.
InvestHK opens office in Cairo
This is part of its effort to attract companies from MENA.
Hong Kong investment market shows signs of rebound after US Fed rate cut
However, the property investment market remained subdued.
Family office growth fuels HK’s private wealth management sector optimism
The sector's Assets Under Management (AUM) almost tripled in 2023 compared to 2022.
Hong Kong investor confidence in US markets rises after Trump’s election
Investors seek to increase investments in the US in 2025.
Real Asset Management Group launches 2 retail funds amidst HK expansion
These launches respond to rising demand for fixed-income products in Hong Kong.
Hongkong Land’s Q3 profit rises on China build-to-sell completions
However, the company will no longer pursue new standalone build-to-sell projects.
Link REIT widens losses to $3.7b in H1 despite higher NPI
NPI rose by 5.8% YoY.
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