A proposal by Hong Kong and mainland China’s stock exchanges to let investors partake in initial public offerings in each other’s markets has been given an added impetus by the prospect of attracting the US$2 trillion Saudi Aramco to raise funds in the ... ( read original story ...)
Seven of the most exciting jobs at Hong Kong banks right now
Not all Hong Kong banking jobs are boring ... banking job for an RM who has been in the game for at least a decade. Like all private banks, Hang Seng wants someone who can grow their HNW client base and has strong sales skills. You will also need to ... ( read original story ...
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 ...)
Quick Take: Culinary Investors Lick Their Chops for Hong Kong IPOs
Hong Kong has for years been attracting food tourists. And now, food investors as well. Since the beginning of July, six companies in the food and beverage sector have applied to float their shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX talks to lure Saudi Aramco listing “will never stop”: CEO
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) (0388.HK) is still in talks with oil giant Saudi Aramco, with the bourse’s planned IPO investment links with China key to clinching the potential listing, Chief Executive Charles Li told ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX CEO says talks to win Saudi Aramco listing “will never stop”
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) (0388.HK) is still in talks with oil giant Saudi Aramco, with the bourse’s planned IPO investment link with China key to clinching the potential listing, Chief Executive Charles Li told ... ( read original story ...)
Wharf shares rally on plan to spin off property unit via Hong Kong IPO
Shares of Wharf (Holdings) rose to its highest level in almost a month on Tuesday after the company filed an application to the Hong Kong stock exchange to spin off its property unit for a separate listing on the main board. Wharf shares were up 4.1 per ... ( read original story ...)
Israel forges financial links with Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong
The Israel Securities Authority is promoting dual listing in Hong Kong and Singapore. The Ministry of Finance today stated, "Israel and Switzerland have signed a letter of understanding for extensive cooperation in the financial services sector." At the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong replaces BBC world radio with Chinese broadcaster
Hong Kong's public broadcaster has dropped a 24-hour BBC's World Service radio channel, and replaced it with Chinese state radio. The Chinese station broadcasts mostly in Mandarin, not the city's main Cantonese dialect. The BBC service has been broadcast ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks likely to see choppy trading after North Korea nuclear test
Hong Kong stocks are likely to see choppy trading when the market opens Monday morning following losses in other Asian markets, after North Korea announced on Sunday it had tested a hydrogen bomb that could be carried by an intercontinental ballistic missile. ( read original story ...)
Li Ka-shing establishes scholarship in memory of ex-HSBC chairman Michael Sandberg
Tycoon Li Ka-shing has established a scholarship with a donation of HK$5 million to two designated British universities as a memorial tribute to former HSBC chairman Michael Sandberg, The Li Ka Shing Foundation said today. "The contribution will be ... ( read original story ...)
Controversy as Hong Kong scraps 24-hour BBC World Service radio channel and replaces it with state radio from China
A BBC World Service channel has been dropped from Hong Kong's airwaves and replaced with state radio from China. It comes amid growing tension between Hong Kong and Beijing's ruling Communist Party leaders over the future of the region. A petition has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore in talks to grab bigger share of derivatives business
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong and Singapore are seeking to snare a bigger share of the $540 trillion global derivatives business, taking advantage of tough new UK and European banking rules and uncertainty created by Britain’s plans to leave the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong people can find solutions for the mess they created in housing and wealth gap
It has excluded the big developers, pro-democracy politicians and activists. But, the business establishment is well represented by the Our Hong Kong Foundation. It fails to include dissenting and critical development voices like Paul Zimmerman. ( read original story ...)