Rising global demand for energy storage and China’s growing dominance in the sphere has triggered a related IPO boom for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
HSBC, Standard Chartered to Get Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong
HSBC Holdings Plc and Standard Chartered Plc are set to be among the first licensed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, giving two of the city’s note-issuing banks a central role in the government’s ...
Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licence List Is Here
Hong Kong media report HSBC, Anchorpoint, and OSL Group are shortlisted for the city's first stablecoin licences, due as early as next week.
McKinsey & Company faces existential crisis from AI consulting rivals
McKinsey & Company, long regarded as the epitome of consulting and a guiding force in corporate strategy, faces its greatest crisis as it marks its 100th anniversary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
AI Drug Discovery Startup Earendil Is Said to Consider Hong Kong IPO
Earendil Labs, a biotechnology startup that uses artificial intelligence for drug discovery, is considering listing in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong authorities arrest eight in insider trading probe into hedge fund, brokers
HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday (Mar 12) they had launched an insider trading probe into two brokerages and a hedge fund, and arrested eight people in their biggest crackdown on the ...
Iran war casts shadow over HSBC and StanChart Middle East ambitions
By Lawrence White and Selena Li LONDON/HONG KONG, March 12 (Reuters) - Just days before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, HSBC's CEO Georges Elhedery said the Asia-Middle East corridor was ...
Hong Kong’s property market has turned
In Hong Kong even the fish are short of space. Mr Chan (not his real name) keeps a red Siamese fighting fish in a water glass above his bed, alongside his hairbrush, nail clippers and cigarette ...
Amid Middle East conflict and new tax incentives, more family offices look to Hong Kong
Hong Kong's latest proposed incentives for family offices include tax breaks on gold and bitcoin.
Why Hong Kong Is Emerging as Asia’s Gateway for Europe’s Family Offices
By Jason Fong, Global Head of Family Office, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Asia accounts for more than half of global GDP and is experiencing ...
HSBC and Standard Chartered Set to Receive Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses
Hong Kong is set to issue stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered, marking a key milestone in digital asset regulation.
BOC HONG KONG Joins UnionPay Int’l to Expand CN Payment Network
BOC HONG KONG (02388.HK) announced a deepened collaboration with UnionPay International. Starting today, BOC HONG KONG's mobile payment platform, BoC Pay+, supports payment functions through the ...
Hong Kong authorities raid two brokers and a hedge fund in crackdown on insider trading
By Selena Li, Summer Zhen and Kane Wu HONG KONG, March 12 (Reuters) - Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday they had launched an insider trading probe into two brokerages and a hedge fund, arresting ...
Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 8 in US$40m insider dealing probe
Six men and two women, including a Guotai Junan executive, are in custody for allegedly giving information related to share placements.