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NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds
NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds
NUS’ strategy includes a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northern Trust to develop solutions in ESG finance.
Hong Kong stocks shine with capital return policies for 2025 gains: Schroders
Hong Kong stocks, despite being world-class operators, remain undervalued, Schroders said.
Country Garden unveils debt restructuring deal to cut US$11.6b burden
The company has secured a maturity extension of up to 11.5 years from banks.
InvestHK opens second office in Türkiye
This aligns with plans outlined in the 2024-25 budget.
Varadise secures $23.3m Series A funding
The funding round was led by Betatron Venture Group.
Towngas Smart Energy lists first RMB515m quasi-REITs on Shenzhen Exchange
It is the first quasi-REITs issuance by a Hong Kong-invested company in the Chinese mainland.
Endowus raises $408m in latest funding round
This also brings the company’s overall fundraising to $856m.
Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies
In 2023, 68.5% of companies adopted employee share plans before their IPO, compared to 57.3% in 2013
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Analysts are not too worried about the impact of US tariffs on Asian investments.
AEF launches US$150m venture fund to scale AI startups globally
The fund is managed by AEF’s investment arm, NextGen Partners.
HK sees surge in overseas and Mainland firms, and startups
This reflects its increasing attractiveness to businesses.
Derivatives may sharpen Hong Kong edge in gold trade
A plan to increase its vault capacity means it can offer cheaper storage rates than London.
Hang Seng Index poised for recovery in 2025
It is seen to rebound to 23,200 points.
Towngas issues $552m asset-backed securities program in China
It targets industrial and commercial distributed photovoltaic and energy storage.
Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025
The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.
Agile Group Holdings reports $1.28b pre-sale value
Average selling price is $13,815 (RMB12,925) per square meter.
HKMA announces $500m 15-year government bonds tender
It will carry interest at the rate of 3.75% per annum.
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