The HKMA hosted 300 global bankers at the Palace Museum in the lead up to the second edition of its Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit that takes place over the next two days.
Why the world’s top bankers are gathering in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s role is as a gateway to China, but many US investors have changed their tune on the country. “When we used to go [to the US], everyone wanted to talk about China,” said one senior Hong Kong-based executive who advises investment firms. Now, “it’s almost an uncomfortable topic — they try to change ...
Hong Kong pair Tang and Tse end 4-year wait for badminton mixed doubles title, eye World Tour Finals place
Mixed doubles pair Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet win Germany Open for first title since Korea Masters in 2019. Rankings boost puts duo in reach of place in World Tour Finals.
Proposed US sanctions against Hong Kong officials may lead to national security cases being tried in mainland China, says top adviser to city leader
Regina Ip says sanctions may trigger ‘fallback measures’ included in security law for cases to be tried over border.
Hong Kong stocks start week with rally
Find out more about subscription packages here. HONG KONG stocks closed with another big gain on Monday (Nov 6) after a below-par US jobs report reinforced views that the Federal Reserve will not hike ...
Hong Kong’s SFC considers spot crypto ETFs in pursuit of a global DeFi hub
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, known for its stringent regulations and oversight of traditional financial markets, is now dipping its toes into the intriguing and rapidly ...
Hong Kong can use unique strengths to help further develop international trade laws with Beijing’s support, a top Chinese diplomat in city says
Li Yongsheng, acting commissioner for China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, praises local legal system and states country's commitment to relaxing trade rules He was addressing opening session ...
30 years of HKMA: Hong Kong’s de facto central bank drives fintech and green finance innovation, grows global stature
From its role in Hong Kong’s transition from British colony to China’s special administrative region, the HKMA is now carving out a place as a leader in fintech, financial regulations and green ...
Hong Kong is co-hosting the Gay Games. But it faces a backlash from the city’s conservative political elites
The first Gay Games in Asia has faced a political backlash in co-host city Hong Kong after a group of conservative lawmakers called on authorities to scrap the event – and even suggested it could ...
‘We will not be afraid’: Hong Kong pro-establishment party protests US lawmakers’ calls for sanctions
A Hong Kong pro-establishment party has staged a protest outside the US consulate to decry American politicians urging sanctions on those involved in the city’s judicial system over alleged human ...
Hong Kong stocks surge to start week
Hong Kong stocks jumped more than one percent at the open on Monday after data on cooling US jobs growth ramped up optimism that the Federal Reserve would not hike interest rates anytime soon. The ...
CIIE 2023: Hong Kong leader John Lee pursues stronger economic ties with Shanghai, saying the two cities complement each other
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has urged the strengthening ... It was the latest sign that Beijing was trying to improve business ties with its major trading partners. The US sent its ...
Hong Kong’s IPO market is still in a slump despite an expected rebound
Hong Kong's initial public listing market remains in a slump, even as analysts expect the market to recover in the second half of the year.
Hong Kong developers hasten new home sales to clear inventory, but revival seen as limited amid high rates, supply
Builders hope to clear inventory amid an uptick in market sentiment after the relaxation of some stamp duties, but will need low prices to draw buyers in an overall negative environment, consultants ...