The head of public affairs for Britain's multinational HSBC bank has sparked controversy by claiming that London was "weak" for supporting U.S.-led measures to restrict certain trade with China.
Hong Kong regulator warns of criminal offense by unlicensed crypto exchanges engaging in improper practices
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a stern warning to unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) engaging in improper practices. The regulator has observed that ...
Hong Kong securities regulator warns of ‘criminal’ activity by unlicensed exchanges
Without naming names, Hong Kong's SFC said some firms had falsely claimed to have submitted applications for licensed crypto activities in the special administrative region.
Take-Privates Fan Hong Kong M&A Revival Hopes
Hi, it’s Manuel Baigorri in Hong Kong. I spoke to two lawyers about how take-private transactions are all the rage in Asia’s world city. Elsewhere, German M&A boosted by family-led sales and adding up Hindenburg’s wins.
Canadian Case Exposes Hong Kong Developer’s Corporate Ties to Chinese Criminal Underworld
Hong Kong property developer Yu Shunhui is known for his philanthropy and real estate deals, but there is a darker side to his business. Reporters have discovered that he is behind a company named
Developer Weakness Halts Gains In Hong Kong, Internet Stocks Flat Before Earnings
Asian equities were mixed overnight on light volumes and little market-moving news as Mainland China underperformed.
Hong Kong court refuses to ban popular protest song, government plans to appeal decision
A court in Hong Kong refused to ban a popular protest song on July 28, 2023. lawmakers in the country plan to appeal the court's decision.
HSBC executive apologises for calling UK ‘weak’ over China
Coles, who is the banking giant's head of public affairs, reportedly made the comments at a closed-door event in London two months ago, according to Bloomberg News.
Thai tourist fighting for life in Hong Kong hospital after being hit by 2 taxis, driver claims woman dashed into road
Driver of one vehicle says he could not brake in time in third lane of major road when woman dashed across Victim suffered limb fractures and was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam A Thai tourist in Hong Kong was on Monday fighting for her life in hospital after she was hit ...
Exclusive: Credit Suisse to cut 80% of Hong Kong investment bank jobs from this week
Around 80% of Hong Kong-based investment banking staff at Credit Suisse will be made redundant starting this week, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as part of the bank's integration with ...
Students on Chinese University of Hong Kong council should have limited decision-making powers, lawmakers say
Student delegates to the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) council should only be allowed to participate in discussions on certain matters, lawmakers and the university council’s chair have ...
Hua Hong Semiconductor, world’s second-largest IPO this year, makes strong start on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style Star Market
Hua Hong Semiconductor, the world's second-largest initial public (IPO) this year, made a stellar debut on mainland China's Star Market despite being issued at twice the price of its Hong Kong-listed ...
Top HSBC boss calls the U.K. ‘weak’ for taking sides with the U.S. against China
Cowper-Coles, who is also the chair at China British Business Council and a former British ambassador to Hong Kong before its handover to China in the late 1990s, made his comments following a China ...
HSBC senior official apologises for saying UK ‘weak’ over China
HSBC was accused by two influential U.S. and British lawmakers in June of contributing to the oppression of people in Hong Kong by thwarting their attempts to access pension funds in order to emigrate ...