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IPO market to regain momentum in H2 2022
IPO market to regain momentum in H2 2022
For the whole year, PwC expects Hong Kong to raise between $180m to $200m.
After 25 years, has Hong Kong’s capital markets lost its sparkle?
Funds raised by IPOs in H122 are predicted to reach HK$17.1 b, a 92% decrease from 2021.
China’s finance ministry to issue RMB23b of sovereign bonds in HK
The bonds will be issued in four batches.
Talent crunch threatens Hong Kong’s financial sector as expats flee: report
Inconveniences in overseas travelling may reportedly turn away much-needed talent.
HKEX appoints Kerry Rooks as new Chief People Officer
She will begin her duty on 10 January.
HKEX lists first MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETFs
A total of three EFTs listed on the bourse.
HKEX mulls establishment of New York office
The office is expected to open as early as 2022.
HSBC appoints co-heads for commercial banking business in Asia: report
Amanda Murphy will lead South Asia and SEA whilst Frank Fang, the GBA.
HKEX profit declines anew, falling to HK$3.3 billion in Q3
The bourse’s income was dragged down by the delay in potential billion-dollar IPOs.
HKEX enters China's derivatives market with A-share futures launch
The bourse’s new futures contract is based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index.
How HKEX's A-share futures launch will shake up Singapore’s monopoly in China
SGX shares already slumped 4% when HK announced the futures’ launch on 23 August.
HK cancels Wednesday stock trading due to Typhoon Kompasu
The Hong Kong-China stock connect and derivatives markets were also halted.
Evergrande shareholder Chinese Estates offers to go private
The firm’s remaining stake is being bought at HK$1.91b.
Hang Seng reveals new sustainability rating scale
It reflects companies' performance using the ESG maturity model.
Hong Kong bankers’ exodus accelerates amidst strict quarantine rules: report
UBS recently shifted to two senior bankers and might move eight more to China.
Banks welcome launch of Wealth Management Connect in Guangdong-Hong Kong-GBA
BEA highlights hiring plans, whilst Citi says it will offer 100 types of wealth products under WM Connect.
International Housewares net profit rose 68.9% YoY
It also reached a “historical high” revenue of HK$2.7b.
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