Markets & Investing
Hong Kong drives Asia's equity growth despite $1.3t market shortfall: report
Hong Kong drives Asia's equity growth despite $1.3t market shortfall: report
The combined value of Hong Kong companies remains $1.3t lower than the 2020 level.
HashKey Exchange, B2C2 partner to boost fiat trading
This aims to drive market efficiency.
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.
Equity and tech funding drops 18.99% MoM to $137m in January
Year-on-year, the funding trend rose 5.81%.
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.
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