The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.
Hong Kong Fire Draws Fury Over Ignored Warnings
For many, it was already too late. Within hours, seven of the eight towers in Wang Fuk Court were ablaze. The inferno raged for nearly two days, burning victims beyond recognition in their apartments.
HSBC names interim chair Nelson as permanent in surprise move
By Selena Li, Lawrence White and Himanshi Akhand Dec 3 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings' interim chairman Brendan Nelson will move into that role on a permanent basis, in a surprise move that came seven ...
HSBC names Brendan Nelson chairman in surprise move
HSBC Holdings' interim chairman Brendan Nelson will move into that role on a permanent basis, in a surprise move that came seven months after the Asia-focused lender started a search to replace its ...
HSBC appoints Brendan Nelson as chair
HSBC has appointed the former KPMG partner Brendan Nelson as its new chair after a chaotic search process that left the job vacant for several weeks.
HSBC Names Chairman After Yearlong Search
Brendan Nelson, who has served as interim chair since October, was selected for one of the most demanding jobs in finance.
Navigating the Cycles: Kenny Ho on Hong Kong’s Rebound, Structural Demand, and the Independent Wealth Frontier
Jurisdictional competition is cyclical, not existential: Flows shift between Hong Kong, Singapore, Zurich and Dubai, but all serve different functions and attract different client types.
Business as usual? Hong Kong goes ahead with elections just days after deadly fire that killed 151
Chief Executive John Lee initially suspended all election campaign activities but confirmed the vote would go forward on Tuesday, 2 ...
From chips to noodles: the newcomers testing Hong Kong’s buoyant IPO market
A wave of billion-dollar offerings is building behind four new listings this week, signalling sustained momentum in Hong Kong’s IPO market.
Lemo Services, Anhui Jinyan Kaolin Soar in Hong Kong Trading Debuts
Two Chinese companies soared in their Hong Kong trading debuts Wednesday amid a fundraising boom in the city's financial markets.
No role in renovations, says Danish facility management group ISS amid scrutiny over Hong Kong fire
Danish facility management group ISS said on Tuesday (Dec 2) its unit had been the property manager for a Hong Kong building complex hit by the city's deadliest fire in decades, but had no role in ...
China’s JD.com unit Jingdong Industrials aims for US$412 million Hong Kong IPO
Jingdong Industrials, the supply-chain technology arm of JD.com, aims to raise as much as HK$3.21 billion (US$412 million) through a Hong Kong stock offering, joining a wave of Chinese mainland ...
JD.com’s JDi launches Hong Kong IPO seeking up to $420 million
Dec 3 (Reuters) - JingDong Industrials, a unit of Chinese online retailer JD.com, is aiming to raise up to HK$3.27 billion ($420.08 million) in an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to an ...
Hong Kong insurers face profit pressure in aftermath of deadly Tai Po fire
The devastating fire in Tai Po is likely to hurt profitability at Hong Kong's property insurers and could prompt them to review pricing strategies that have led to lower premiums amid fierce ...