Hong Kong's decision to bar 12 pro-democracy candidates from standing in now postponed elections has raised serious concerns over whether genuine political opposition will be tolerated in the city ... ( read original story ...)
REFILE-Hong Kong’s mom-and-pop investors squeeze funds as IPOs sizzle
As Hong Kong's stock market prepares for billions of dollars in sales of new shares, global fund managers have a big challenge - competing with the city's army of mom-and-pop investors for a slice of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong postpones legislative elections over coronavirus fears
Hong Kong has decided to postpone its legislative elections by one year, after officials say coronavirus has worsened in recent months, dealing a blow to pro-democracy candidates over the delay. ( read original story ...)
Think About Buying the Hong Kong IPO Didi Chuxing
Didi Chuxing may do an IPO in Hong Kong, as early backer Softbank seeks an exit to raise cash for its Vision Fund 2. ( read original story ...)
Disqualification not the end, says Hong Kong opposition candidate
Hong Kong district councillor Tiffany Yuen's election bid may be over, cut short by the authorities, but the message behind her campaign poster still stands, she said in a social media post on Friday. ( read original story ...)
US-China rivalry hinders a struggling HSBC
HSBC has suffered an absolutely torrid few months. As it gears up to announce what are likely to be a rocky set of interim results at 5am London time (12 noon Hong Kong) on Monday August 3, it’s worth ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bank deposits expand by US$29 billion in June, biggest jump in over two years as hot money chases JD.com, NetEase mega IPOs
There had been rumours of capital flight from Hong Kong because of worsening relations between the US and China, and social unrest that dominated much of last year. HKMA to co-pay new hires in banking ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s mom-and-pop investors squeeze funds as IPO sizzle
As Hong Kong's stock market prepares for billions of dollars in sales of new shares, global fund managers have a big challenge - competing with the city's army of mom-and-pop investors for a slice of ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: SenseTime eyes STAR market IPO after $1.5 billion fundraising – sources
Chinese start-up SenseTime is considering an initial public offering (IPO) on China's tech-focused STAR market after its latest fundraising that will value the company at $10 billion, three people ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok owner ByteDance may reportedly scrap plans for a blockbuster global IPO and just list its Chinese business at home instead
TikTok owner ByteDance is considering scrapping a global IPO in favor of a listing of just its Chinese business, Reuters reported Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Nokia, Hong Kong, UK digital bank
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story ...)
China’s central bank urges antitrust probe into Alipay, WeChat Pay -sources
The State Council’s antitrust committee has been gathering information on Alipay, owned by Ant Group which in turn is an affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, as well as on Tencent Holdings Ltd’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections postponed following crackdown on opposition candidates
Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam blames the worsening COVID-19 situation, but the opposition see it as a further sign of Beijing's hold on the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Postpones Elections Over Virus As China Crackdown Deepens
Hong Kong's democracy supporters were dealt a huge blow Friday as authorities postponed local elections because of the coronavirus, capping a devastating month of political disqualifications, arrests ... ( read original story ...)