Markets & Investing

HKMA and SFC seek opinions on OTC derivatives rules

The agencies want to collect views on developing a regime at par with international standards but takes into account local market conditions and...

HKMA and SFC seek opinions on OTC derivatives rules

The agencies want to collect views on developing a regime at par with international standards but takes into account local market conditions and...

New World Development plans to raise up to $1.6b via rights issue

The rights issue will involve up to 2.17 billion rights shares.

CapitaMalls Asia gets formal go-ahead from HKEx

Trading of the shares will begin at 9:30am on 18 October 2011.

SFC wants further regulation on HKEx listing rules

Hong Kong government is open to measures ensuring consistency and high standards in vetting listing applications from overseas companies.

Hong Kong joins in on global uprising against Wall Street

Protestors rallied in Hong Kong in support of the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations that began last month in New York.

Hong Kong shares set for weekly growth

This as investors watch out for China’s monthly inflation data.

Esprit Board clueless as to why trading price slips

It simply noted the decrease in the trading price of Esprit shares.

Dealings in CMA shares to begin 18 October

As at 13 October, the total number of issued shares is almost 3.9b.

Reporting of short-selling to be enhanced

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

Real estate in focus in trading

This as Chief Executive Donald Tsang is expected to announce measures to promote affordable housing and boost land supply.

China to overtake the US as the largest trading nation in the world by 2025

As Chinese trade volume is expected to grow an amazing 146% in 14 years’ time.

Golden Hans mulls Hong Kong IPO

The Chinese restaurant chain aims to raise over $200m.

Hong Kong shares to rebound amidst China support for bank share prices

Investors though are expected to remain cautious when it comes to the property sector.

Hong Kong IPOs up but lesser in value

Initial public offerings in the 3rd quarter were valued at $24.4b.

Derivatives market sees 34% rise in average daily turnover

The turnover of H-shares Index Futures reached a record high of 220,600 contracts.

PCCW plans listing HKT Trust pending shareholder approval

The phone carrier may raise more than $1.3b from the IPO.

Financial secretary: No need for short-sell ban

The government was not able to discover abnormalities in short-selling activities.