Markets & Investing
HKEx to acquire London Metal Exchange; Maybank Kim Eng thinks it is bad news
HKEx to acquire London Metal Exchange; Maybank Kim Eng thinks it is bad news
There would be negative impact on HKEx’s balance sheet, says the analyst.
HKEx buys the London Metal Exchange
A historic deal will see Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd attain a long-sought aim of diversifying into commodities.
Huadian Fuxin reduces IPO size
State-owned clean energy firm Huadian Fuxin Energy Corporation falls victim to the weak global economy.
Hong Kong touts investor protection initiatives
The government says it will introduce further measures to protect investors when appropriate.
Three Hong Kong IPOs fall apart in one week
Three IPOs in Hong Kong that were to have been launched last week have been shelved.
A May to forget for the Hang Seng
The Hang Seng Index ended its worst May in 14 years, plunging 11.7%, and dropping for four straight weeks, the longest since November 2011.
Russian oil major to list in Hong Kong
Russia’s second largest oil company plans a secondary listing in Hong Kong in mid-2013 to draw investors.
HKEx has a new Chairman
Sir Chung-kong Chow, former boss of Hong Kong’s MTR metro system, now heads the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Ltd.
Hong Kong punishes erring underwriter
Hong Kong's stock market regulator shows the bite behind its bark.
Tougher rules afoot for doing an IPO in Hong Kong
Substandard companies have bruised Hong Kong’s financial reputation as the world’s top IPO venue.
How to attract your targeted customers?
Do you ever wonder why some business owners are so successful, while others are just scraping by, trying to make some money for a living and working...
Hong Kong M&A activity reaches US$13b YTD
This is a 19% decline compared to the same period last year, where deal values totaled close to US$16 billion.
Hong Kong firms see better prospects overseas
Emerging markets are definitely Hong Kong’s cup of tea but China remains its favourite flavor.
CEB trims IPO to US$3 billion
China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd has lowered expectations for its forthcoming IPO in Hong Kong.
Asset bubble could spell more problems for Hong Kong
Talk about the bad coming with the good.
Renminbi deposit drop puts the squeeze on banks
Renminbi deposits have fallen to their lowest level since July 2011 in January, said the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. It is the second monthly drop...
Microfinance pilot scheme a definite go
The highly-anticipated microfinance pilot scheme will begin loaning start-up capital to qualified business owners in the middle of this year.
Commentary
Progressive rating system to impact mid-to-luxury residential properties in Hong Kong
Hong Kong universities drive market shift: strategic acquisitions for student housing
Innovation at a Crossroads: Hong Kong's Needed Tech Transformation