On most days, the price of gold is decided before Asian traders have even had their breakfast. Benchmarks have already been shaped in London’s over-the-counter market and New York’s futures market, a ...
Hong Kong records HK$2.9 billion consolidated surplus for 2025-26. Here’s how
Economists optimistic for 2026-27, pointing to stabilised property market and transfer of finances between government funds or accounts.
Hong Kong banks’ collateral asset valuations to continue declining in 2026: S&P
The city's commercial property market remains on a sustained downturn, as rents continue to fall and vacancy rates soar The value of collateral assets used by banks for commercial property loans is ...
HKICPA backs Hong Kong’s 2026–27 Budget
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has voiced support for the Hong Kong Government’s 2026-27 Budget, presented by Financial Secretary Paul Chan on 25 February. The ...
HKEX Has Record Year as Hong Kong Reclaims IPO Crown
Hong Kong hosted 119 new listings last year, raising more than triple the funds raised the previous year.
Hong Kong exchange posts record profits on Chinese listings boom
Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator has posted a second consecutive year of record profits after the city became one of the top listing destinations worldwide. Net profit rose 36 per cent to HK$17.8bn ...
Hong Kong Exchange’s quarterly profit rises 15% on trading jump
“In 2025, HKEX reinforced its role as a global superconnector, regained its position as the world’s leading venue for IPOs and set new trading as well as financial performance records,” chief ...
Hong Kong unveils 2026-27 budget focused on innovation and finance
The government presented fiscal plans emphasizing technology development and financial services expansion to drive economic growth across income levels.
Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals
Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address Hong Kong is betting big on innovation, artificial ...
Hong Kong to speed up stock settlement time to catch up with West, mainland China
HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre.
HSBC shares hit record as bank accelerates cost savings and lifts target
HSBC has said it will not make further share buybacks until its capital ratios have improved following its $14bn privatisation of Hang Seng Bank, potentially extending its previous warning of a ...
Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget: Driving High-Quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance
Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, delivered his 2026-27 Budget today (February 25), with a range of initiatives to support and diversify Hong Kong's economic growth, ...
Hong Kong finance chief tips up to 3.5% growth this year
Hong Kong's finance chief tipped another year of economic growth in 2026 as he unveiled his annual budget on Wednesday with plans for investment in innovation zones and AI training.
Stablecoin payments firm RedotPay eyes $1bn US IPO- report
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency payments platform RedotPay is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. The company is aiming to raise more than $1bn through the listing, ...