Markets & Investing
Market volatility no effect on Hong Kong capital markets’ strength
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.
China Everbright and Macquarie’ infrastructure fund reaches US$729mn
Macquarie Everbright Greater China Infrastructure Fund will continue to raise capital throughout 2011 and 2012 from international and domestic...
HK stocks close flat due to China's increased reserve requirement
Hong Kong shares closed flat after China's central bank raised the amount banks must keep in reserve.
China Everbright Bank may postpone its initial IPO date
Market sources say this is due to market volatility.
HKEx seeks opinions on after-hours futures trading
Study shows many Hong Kong futures brokers are open in the evening to offer trading of European and US futures during London and New York business...
Asian fund managers prefer regional growth stocks than US and European equities
China and Korea are preferred markets with a majority bearish on India, Indonesia despite inflation being highlighted as key risk.
HKEx first quarter profit up 10% to $1.24bn
The exchange’s daily turnover in the period was $75.6bn on the Main Board and $364.8mn on Growth Enterprise Market.
Hang Seng forecasts 6% first quarter GDP growth
Despite reaching above-trend growth, business has turned more cautious and the export outlook is more uncertain, considering adverse impacts of Japan...
Hong Kong and Mainland financial market bodies seal cooperation pact
The MOU provides a platform wherein market practitioners from the Mainland and Hong Kong can interact in a wide range of areas.
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