The Path Forward" hosted by Yahoo Finance successfully concluded its inaugural outing in Hong Kong with a viewership of over 3,000,000 viewers across the world. The region's top CEOs from many ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jailing of protester stokes fears over freedom of speech
Hong Kong has for the first time sentenced an activist to five years and nine months in jail under the national security law for chanting political slogans, a move that legal experts warned could lead ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank chief hopes Hong Kong and China will open up
The divergence between Singapore's strategy of living with the virus and the Covid-Zero one still pursued by China and Hong Kong has become more stark in recent months.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Prices IPO at Bottom of Range
Ecommerce company Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings Inc. raised $92 million in an initial public offering priced at the bottom of a marketed range.Most Read from BloombergWhy Hong Kong Is Building ... ( read original story ...)
FWD mulls shifting US IPO to Hong Kong: report
The insurer is considering shifting its $2b-$3b share sale. FWD Group is contemplating shifting its $2b-3b share sale from the US to Hong Kong according to a report by Reuters.. The Hong Kong-based ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police hunt for knifeman who robbed woman of ATM card, forced her to reveal PIN and withdrew HK$40,000
Victim did not immediately report case and instead returned home and went to bed, only realising money was gone from account later in the morning. ( read original story ...)
Launch of the CIC Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme Marks Another Milestone in the Construction Industry
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) organised the Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme (the Scheme) Launching Ceremony on 5 November to celebrate the joint achievements of 18 forward-looking ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: ex-Apple Daily publisher denied bail after prosecutors cite statements from US, UK as evidence of collusion
Statements from the two governments criticising the national security law and condemning Apple Daily’s closure were evidence of collusion, prosecutors argued. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks close up as property and tech shares boost
Hong Kong shares finished up on Wednesday, led by real estate firms and tech giants, as investors bought the dip after mainland developers dropped nearly 20% and bet policies to be eased in the sector ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must ensure a smooth shift away from the Libor benchmark
At the end of 2021, there will be a fundamental shift in how the financial industry measures risk, as Libor is phased out. Nearly 10 years after a high-profile London interbank offered rate-fixing ... ( read original story ...)
EV Maker Rivian Is Guiding IPO Price Above Top of Range
Electric vehicle-maker Rivian Automotive Inc. priced shares in its initial public offering at $78 apiece, which was above the top of their marketed range, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cannot afford to be second best when it comes to fintech
Hong Kong prides itself on being a fintech hub. On the first "fin" part, there is no doubt. On the second "tech" bit, much work remains to be done. The Hong Kong FinTech Week that ended last week has ... ( read original story ...)
FT seeks a China business and finance reporter in Hong Kong
The Financial Times is seeking a China Business and Finance Reporter to join its Asian editorial headquarters in Hong Kong. This is a new role that will focus on coverage of corporations and ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC asks staff to get vaccinated by November 30
HSBC has announced a new vaccine policy for workers based in Hong Kong - asking them to have their first dose by the end of the month. In a memo cited by local media, HSBC requested their ... ( read original story ...)