A man has scaled a Hong Kong skyscraper in his wheelchair to raise money for spinal cord patients. Lai Chi-Wai, who became paralysed after a road accident ten years ago, climbed 250 metres (820ft) of ... ( read original story ...)
Former Investment Banker and Head of Investment Strategy at Man Group joins Fintech PremiaLab
PremiaLab, has today announced the appointment of Mr. Fest as CFO as part of its expansion global expansion. Mr. Fest served as Head ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bank Staff Arrested In US$810m Laundering Probe
Seven former and current bank employees have been arrested in Hong Kong as part of a major operation against a US$810 million international money-laundering syndicate, police said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bank staff arrested in US$810 million laundering probe
Seven former and current bank employees have been arrested in Hong Kong as part of a major operation against a US$810 million international ... ( read original story ...)
British lawyer steps down from Hong Kong trial after intense UK pressure
David Perry, the British lawyer who was hired by the Hong Kong government to prosecute a group of pro-democracy activists, has stepped down following withering criticism from the UK government. ( read original story ...)
David Perry QC quits prosecution of Hong Kong activists
The British QC hired to run the prosecution of senior Hong Kong activists, including the media mogul Jimmy Lai, has pulled out of the case after widespread pressure, the territory’s government has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s central bank criticises State Street over US blacklist flip-flop
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank has accused State Street Global Advisors of creating “market uncertainties” with the sudden reversal of its decision to stop investing in Chinese companies on the US ... ( read original story ...)
Paraplegic climber raises himself 820 feet outside Hong Kong skyscraper
Using a system of ropes and pulleys while strapped into his wheelchair, professional climber Lai Chi-wai spent 10 hours lifting himself alongside Hong Kong's Nina Towers. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Hovers Near 30,000 in Best Start to Year Since 1985
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index hovered just below the 30,000 point level on Wednesday as mainland traders continued to flood the market with cash. ( read original story ...)
More money is expected to flow into Hong Kong in 2021: Fund manager
Yang Liu of Atlantis Investment Management says that the strong China economy and sufficient liquidity are boosting momentum of buying in Hong Kong stock market similar to what happened in 2017. ( read original story ...)
Hedge fund Elliott Management to shift operations to London and Tokyo as it closes its Hong Kong office
Bank of East Asia said it would sell its life insurance business in September after a long-running legal battle with Elliott Management. ( read original story ...)
IPO Market Has Defied Expectation, Says EY’s Go
Paul Go, global IPO leader at EY, discusses the company’s latest IPO report and his outlook for the market in 2021. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg) ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong developers Wharf, CK Asset gear up to launch luxury projects as surging stock market creates vast new wealth
Wharf (Holdings) and CK Asset are lining up to release their new developments on The Peak and in the Mid-Levels soon, betting on a recovery in Hong Kong’s property market in the second half of 2021. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse May Challenge Resistance At 30,000 Points
The Hong Kong stock market has climbed higher in four straight sessions, surging more than 1,400 points or 5 percent along the way. ( read original story ...)