With uncertainty clouding Chinese listings in the U.S., the rival to Tesla and NIO obtained a dual-primary listing and raised $1.8 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mulls speeding up IPO cycle by next year
In a bid to overhaul the system and align its market with other financial hubs, Hong Kong’s stock exchange is looking at shortening the time for an initial public offering (IPO). While earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank hires Goldman’s Jeffrey Wong for HK banking role
HONG KONG, July 7 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) has hired Jeffrey Wong from Goldman Sachs (GS.N) to be the bank's head of Hong Kong investment banking coverage, according to a memo seen by ... ( read original story ...)
eKYC: Unlocking the value in Hong Kong’s financial space
Traditional banks, insurers, and financial service providers in Hong Kong are jumping on board with fintech adoption, with a Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) study showing 86 per cent of incumbents ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong expected to extend most social-distancing rules despite weeks of zero local cases
Just one imported infection on Wednesday, meaning 30 straight days without a local infection, but medical expert cautions easing rules too risky while also opening border. ( read original story ...)
Elsie Cheung steps down after a decade of leading digital transformation at the Post, Hong Kong’s oldest newspaper
Elsie Cheung Hoi-sze, who is among the few female business leaders in Hong Kong's media industry, is stepping down as chief operating officer of the South China Morning Post, having helped the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Tesla challenger debuts in Hong Kong with $1.8-B IPO
Shares in electric carmaker XPeng debuted in Hong Kong on Wednesday, as Chinese-based firms trading in the United States seek to avoid the glare of Beijing's regulators by listing closer to home. ( read original story ...)
Atome becomes first Buy Now Pay Later brand to introduce Apple Pay in Singapore and Hong Kong
Atome, Asia's leading buy now pay later brand, today announced that its customers in Singapore and Hong Kong can now use Apple Pay to make purchases through Atome in physical retail stores and online. ( read original story ...)
Close Hong Kong visa scheme loophole, MPs urge
The UK introduced the British National (Overseas), or BNO, visa after China passed a wide-ranging new security law for Hong Kong which made it easier to punish protesters and redu ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Venture Fund Becomes Strategic Financial Investor of Ignatica
Ignatica, the insurance policy administration platform that offers digital self-service and intelligent automation solutions ... ( read original story ...)
Network of shared office spaces takes shape in Hong Kong as pandemic boosts demand for flexible work arrangements
A network of flexible office spaces that people can use with just one pass is starting to take shape after the pandemic boosted demand for remote working arrangements. ( read original story ...)
Shares of Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng rise on Hong Kong debut
Xpeng issued 85 million Class A ordinary shares at a price of 165 Hong Kong dollars each, raising 14.02 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1.8 billion). ( read original story ...)
Shares of China EV maker Xpeng set to open up 1.8% in Hong Kong debut
Shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Inc are set to open up 1.8% from their initial public offering (IPO) price in the company's dual primary listing debut in Hong Kong on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Deadly plane crash in Russia; Hong Kong bomb plot arrests
In Tuesday's global headlines, a plane crash in Russia kills everyone on board; police in Hong Kong arrest nine people for a suspected bomb plot; the U.K. prepares to roll back COVID restrictions; and ... ( read original story ...)