Markets & Investing

Asset growth, connectivity drive HK’s capital markets in 2024

ETF's daily turnover surged by 35% YoY to $18.9b.

Kingkey Financial eyes 100% acquisition of Jakota Capital

The acquisition will provide an opportunity for the company to expand its international profile.

Hong Kong sees improved investment activities in Q4 2024

Investors mainly focused on assets being sold at a loss.

Hong Kong stocks rise, but volatile trading signals fragile sentiment

Hong Kong’s financial markets are reacting to shifting global interest rate expectations.

Baidu to offer CNY-denominated senior notes

It intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Hong Kong real estate poised to grow in 2025 amidst sustained retail, office demand

Hong Kong’s commercial real estate market saw strong investor activity in the second half of 2024.

Trade tensions cloud Asia’s economic recovery outlook: report

The findings were based on discussions with investors from Singapore and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong to raise capital for infra expansion

Capital works expenditure will increase to about $120b annually from the previously estimated $90b.

Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups

Early-stage startups in Hong Kong have raised $23.3m this year.

Chinese EV battery builder eyes Hong Kong valuation

Reports estimate that it could potentially raise billions.

Klook secures $779m in new round of funding

This aims to drive its next phase of growth and innovation.

Hong Kong’s new treasury rules may spur demand for legal, accounting advice

Listed companies may use repurchased stocks to fund investment and capital needs.

CSI Properties plans to raise $2b in fundraising initiative

It will be used to enhance liquidity and repay maturing indebtedness.

Haitong Securities’ taking upfront profit hit ahead of merger: report

This will allow Haitong to enter the merger with "less baggage," S&P Global said.