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China Merchants Bank plans over $1b H-share sale

China Merchants Bank plans over $1b H-share sale

To meet capital requirements, the bank is reportedly eyeing to issue up to $3b worth of H shares.

Sun Art Retail Group delays debut in Hong Kong

Retail investors are given six days to reconsider bids on the $1.1b IPO.

Cheung Kong Infrastructure eyes $437m share sale

The infrastructure investment vehicle of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing agreed to sell 84.5 million new shares at a 7 percent discount.

China Everbright Bank attracts cornerstone investors in H-share listing

The bank previously delayed its $6b Hong Kong listing plan last month.

Gayety starts trading in HKEx's Growth Enterprise Management board

Company’s IPO closes at HK$1.50 per share on the first trading day.

HKEx conducts risk management consultation for reforms

Consultation addresses the need for the exchange to weigh in proposals to improve its risk management measures and to bring them at par with...

Amendments on SFC payments through automatic trading services gazetted

The Order and Rules for the payment of Securities and Futures Commission levies on the sale and purchase of futures contracts traded by means of...

Trading in Birmingham’s shares remains suspended

The football club operator said however that its chairman’s alleged offences were not company-related.

Market volatility no effect on Hong Kong capital markets’ strength

More overseas companies seen to list in Hong Kong in the second half as new IPOs may reach up to HK$380bn in value in 2011.

Singapore’s Ascendas eyes REIT listing in HK

It would be the second yuan-denominated IPO outside the mainland.

Hypermarket operator targets $1bln in HK IPO

Sun Art Retail Group also plans to add 51 new hypermarkets in the mainland within the next two years.

China Development Bank plans second yuan-denominated bond issue in HK

Market sources say this could happen as early as this quarter.

Hong Kong’s IPO sees best interim performance in 10 years

An expected total fund raised of HK$400bn by 2011 end as companies use Hong Kong listing to tap China market.

Boardroom unveils share registration service in Hong Kong

Hong Kong launch to provide customers with more choice and an opportunity to benefit from the company’s enhanced array of solutions.

Tsang luring Victorian firms to Hong Kong

Chief Executive Donald Tsang is encouraging Victorian companies to establish take advantage of Hong Kong's position as the premier gateway to China.

SFC fails to ban Tiger Asia

SFC has accused Tiger Asia of insider dealing, but a judge said the case is beyond the High Court’s jurisdiction.

Investors turned off by tax for Prada IPO

Potential buyers are said to be backing away thanks to the 12.5 percent tax.