The rapid growth in sustainable finance deals will continue in 2022, supported by the growing practice of taking ESG issues into consideration while making asset allocation decisions, bankers and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says Stand News arrests not aimed at media industry
A Hong Kong police raid on a pro-democracy media organisation and the arrest of seven people connected with it was aimed at seditious activity not the suppression of the media, the city government's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Has Flat Lead For Thursday
The Hong Kong stock market on Wednesday halted the five-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 525 points or 2.3 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 23,080-point ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken calls for release of pro-democracy journalists after Hong Kong arrests
These freedoms enabled Hong Kong to flourish as a global center for finance, trade, education, and culture. By silencing independent media, PRC and local authorities undermine Hong Kong’s credibility ... ( read original story ...)
US says latest media closure undermines Hong Kong’s ‘credibility’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday condemned the latest closure of a pro-democracy media outlet in Hong Kong, saying it undermined the reputation of the Chinese-ruled financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Siblings Face Jail Time for Laundering Money Through Different Platforms
Hong Kong Police arrested two siblings on the claims of money laundering. The two residents were accused of using multiple methods, including crypto platforms, for washing over HK $380 million ($ 48.7 ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s How DiDi Looks To Hong Kong Listing
China's ride-hailing giant DiDi Global Inc (NYSE: DIDI) looks to 'listing by introduction' to gradually allow owners of Didi U.S. shares to transfer them to the city's bourse, Channel News Asia ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC completes Bangladesh’s first insurance backed receivables finance transaction
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) in Bangladesh has recently completed the country’s first insurance backed receivables finance transaction for MBM Garments Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to scrap middleman role of law firms in mortgage transactions to protect homebuyers
A new rule will allow a bank to pay the mortgage loan secured by a homebuyer directly into the bank account of the seller electronically The move aims to protect buyers who find themselves out of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall, as Beijing’s scrutiny of overseas IPOs weighs on tech shares
The Hang Seng Index retreated 0.9 per cent to 23,075.79, while the Tech Index sank 1.5 per cent for its biggest drop in a week. On the mainland, China’s Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.8 per cent. ( read original story ...)
Liquor Names Drag China Stocks Lower, Tech Weighs in Hong Kong
Chinese stocks slid on Wednesday, with liquor makers leading declines in consumer staples following a recent rally on the back of price hikes.Most Read from BloombergApple Aims to Prevent Defections ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Didi plans Hong Kong ‘listing by introduction’, picks banks – sources
China's ride-hailing giant Didi Global plans to use a mechanism that will allow it to list shares in Hong Kong without raising capital or issuing new stock as it seeks to delist from New York, two ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
Hong Kong police raided the office of an online pro-democracy news outlet on Wednesday after arresting six people for conspiracy to publish a seditious publication, the latest moves in a crackdown on ... ( read original story ...)
Rally May Stall For Hong Kong Stock Market
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in five straight sessions, advancing more than 525 points or 2.3 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 23,280-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)