He rose to ED level there and then transferred to Hong Kong in 2007, staying until 2011 as an ED, according to his online profile. While Beatty is still an ED in 2018, this is not unusual in a Goldman context. The bank only makes promotions to MD every two ... ( read original story ...
Jefferies and Bank of China’s BOC International (“BOCI”) to Provide Joint Investment Banking and Capital Markets Services to Clients Globally
Headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, London, New York and Singapore, BOCI provides clients with a full range of investment banking products and services in both mainland China and overseas capital markets, including share ... ( read original story ...)
New business matching platform to unlock Hong Kong’s startup potential through financing
Hong Kong can! It just needs a little connecting power. Dr Winnie Tang looks at Hong Kong startups’ challenges and a solution from the Smart City Consortium. The Hurun Greater China Unicorn Index published last month by the Hurun Research Institute ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s buried wartime bombs – how did they get there?
Military historian Kwong Chi-man suspects the bomb was dropped 72 years ago by US Navy planes during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, which lasted from January 1942 to August 1945. “It was the biggest bombardment suffered by Hong Kong during the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks kick off February trade with a running start
Hong Kong’s main stock index rose in early trade on Thursday to extend monthly gains, as China Overseas Land & Investment and property developers perked up gain after the US Federal Reserve kept borrowing costs unchanged. The Hang Seng Index added 0.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing envoy in Hong Kong urges preparedness against ‘significant political and legal incidents’ this year
A senior Beijing envoy has warned Hong Kong to be prepared against “certain significant political and legal incidents” this year, while describing the city’s top official as having got off to a good start since taking office last July. Huang Lanfa ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Startup Checkbox Dubbed Winner of the Next Money Fintech Finals 2018
The competition was part of the 2018 StartmeupHK Festival in Hong Kong. According to the competition’s organizers, a total of 22 startups from around the world had four minutes each to pitch their business in front of a live audience to a panel of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans domestic sale of ivory
Hong Kong politicians decided on Wednesday to ban the sale of ivory, a move that is seen as an important step to protect elephants. The ban will be implemented in steps, with all sales prohibited from 2021 onwards. "We're thrilled that Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seen winning mega-IPO from Xiaomi after reforming listing rules
Hong Kong may have won its first battle to attract more technology listings by revamping its IPO rules, with Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi seen choosing the city over New York. Xiaomi’s listing could be as much as US$16.5 billion, making it the biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans ivory trade in ‘historic’ vote
These are external links and will open in a new window Hong Kong's lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to ban the trade in ivory, in a move campaigners termed "a lifeline for elephants". A similar ban was brought in across mainland China earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Skyscraper-filled Hong Kong is drowning in WASTE after Beijing refused to take in its recycling
Hong Kong boasts glittering skyscrapers ... According to the Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the plan stated that the imports of 24 types of solid waste, including plastic waste, unsorted paper waste, crude textile waste and vanadium slag waste would ... ( read original story ...)
Ping An’s ‘Good Doctor’ wins Hong Kong IPO approval despite losses
Ping An Healthcare and Technology, China’s largest health care and online medical platform, has been accepted by the Hong Kong stock exchange for an initial public offering (IPO), despite making hefty losses for the past two years. The company’s ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi expected to launch Hong Kong IPO in September
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone maker, is said to be aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in September to raise funds as it embarks on a global expansion drive. The Beijing-based company has appointed Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Investors get ready for a surge in blockbuster China IPOs
Its biggest win and breakthrough came in 2014 when China's e-commerce giant Alibaba snubbed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and chose to list on the big board. Alibaba's $25 billion IPO ranks as the largest in history. Typically, New York has offered higher ... ( read original story ...)