Hong Kong needs to get IPO Connect right

The Primary Equity Connect (PEC) will undoubtedly be revolutionary. The link, which will effectively allow Mainland investors to directly participate in Hong Kong IPOs, could bring immense change to the city’s equity market. The leading upside is diversity. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong reverses into decline as banks retreat a second day

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 0.1 per cent ... Banks led decliners for a second day. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China slid 1.0 per cent to HK$5.8, China Construction Bank fell 0.7 per cent to HK$6.81 and HSBC eased 0.1 per cent to HK$75.9 ... ( read original story ...)

Fosun IPO set to broaden Hong Kong equity markets

Fosun Group is on course to plant a new marker for Hong Kong’s equity markets following the launch of an initial public offering in Sisram Medical this Thursday. The IPO, which will raise up to HK$1.35 billion $174 million, is the first example of a ... ( read original story ...)

A senior HSBC trader has just joined BNP Paribas in Hong Kong

BNP Paribas has poached a senior credit trader from HSBC in Hong Kong as its global hiring drive in credit reaches Asia. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/hk-en/293773/left-us-for-hong-kong-banking/ BNP Paribas has poached a senior credit trader from HSBC ... ( read original story ...)