Markets & Investing

9 in 10 are aware of alternative investments

Real estate and cryptocurrency are the leading investment forms.

Investment volume for 2024 to likely match $40b in 2023: CBRE

Local buyers like family offices and high-net-worth individuals are the key purchasers. 

2024 Policy Address: Expanded immigration scheme to have limited impact on residential market

The measure, however, will have an "immediate" impact on luxury residential sales.

Hang Seng indexes to include Alibaba-W

This move further enhances mainland Chinese investors' access to its shares. Several Hang Seng indexes are set to include Alibaba Group's secondary...

Sustainability investing gaining momentum amongst Hong Kong investors

28% of Hong Kong investors have already invested in sustainable products.

HKMC profit falls to $9m in 1H 2023

It is due to a decrease in property prices affecting the reverse mortgage business.

ESR Group privatisation bid gains Qatar sovereign wealth fund’s backing

The wealth fund’s owned company holds 127.3 million shares in the ESR Group.

Hong Kong M&A deals fall 38.6% YoY in 9M24

It marked the lowest 9M record since 2012.

Linklaters advises HSBC’s $1bn digitally native notes due 2025

The notes are the first digitally native notes listed on HKEX.

OTC derivatives reporting rules updated as HKMA, SFC conclude consultation

This initiative supports G20's commitment to reforming OTC derivative markets. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures...

GIC divests 50% of Westfield Whitford City to JY Group for A$195m

The acquisition marks JY Group's first joint venture with Scentre Group.