Following a reported 35 per cent fall in its quarterly profits, HSBC has announced that it might have to start charging its customers for basic services such as current accounts British customers ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Ant Group IPO Review, Markets Shake It Off & Rally
Background on the Delay 40% of Ant Group’s revenue comes from its CreditTech unit, which includes the Zhima Credit unit, credit rating, Ant Credit, and Ant Cash Now. ( read original story ...)
World’s Largest IPO Delays, What Happens To Fintech And Ant Exactly?
Chinese authorities have cited “major issues” for halting the IPO, but major issues do not show up this late in the game. ( read original story ...)
Market debut of Chinese e-finance giant Ant Group postponed
The planned stock market debut of the world's biggest online finance company, Ant Group, was suspended in Shanghai and Hong Kong on Tuesday, disrupting a record-setting ... ( read original story ...)
Last-Minute Ant IPO Suspension Is a Communist Show of Strength
Despite gaining regulatory approval, it's a message to management that it only operates at the behest of the Communist Party. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s a joke’: retail investors shocked as China halts Ant Group’s IPO
Mom-and-pop investors who put in bids worth a record $3 trillion (2.3 trillion pounds) in China's Ant group - equivalent to Britain's annual economic output - were stunned after regulators abruptly ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks slip in volatile trade ahead of U.S. election outcome
Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Wednesday in volatile trading, after early results from the U.S. presidential election proved far closer than polls had predicted. ** The Hang Seng index fell 0.2% to ... ( read original story ...)
Ant to refund US$167.7 billion to 1.55 million Hong Kong investors in two batches after IPO is suspended
Refunds will be given to the 1.55 million Hong Kong investors in two batches; some brokers plan to waive interest on IPO loans. ( read original story ...)
AXA Hong Kong and HSBC jointly launch ResidenceSurance
At AXA Hong Kong and HSBC, we are committed to raising the awareness of the importance of home insurance in protecting property among Hongkongers and we understand that homeowners, landlords and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks slip as Ant IPO woes slam Alibaba and fintech peers, Trump’s election gains rattle Chinese chip makers
Hong Kong stocks slid from a two-month high after a shock decision to suspend Ant Group's record-breaking IPO punished Alibaba Group Holding and other fintech peers on regulatory tightening risks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-listed company investigated over HK$95 million gold scam as police arrest six and launch hunt for major shareholder
Three men and three women were detained in a series of raids on Tuesday, while police have frozen bank accounts containing HK$3.1 million they suspect of being the proceeds of crime. The firm at the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Fluctuate After China Pulls Plug on Ant’s IPO
Hong Kong stocks swung between gains and losses after Chinese regulators scrapped Ant Group Co.’s $35 billion initial public offering, and as investors digested early results in the U.S. election. ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s Wealth Drops $2.6 Billion As Ant Group Suspends IPO
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma saw his wealth plunge after regulators abruptly suspended the $35 billion initial public offering of Ant Group. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Fall After China Pulls Plug on Ant’s IPO
Hong Kong stocks dropped after Chinese regulators scrapped Ant Group Co.’s $35 billion initial public offering. ( read original story ...)