Hong Kong’s Real Bull-Market Killer

ICBC, by comparison, made less than 25 percent of its stock freely tradable in Hong Kong. Its two biggest shareholders, Huijin and China's Ministry of Finance, can only offload their stakes in Shanghai. This subtle distinction is making a world of ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s IPO Crash Indicator

Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. Like military campaigns, market cycles are subject to uncertainty in their duration. Winston Churchill's famous admonition was an attempt to ... ( read original story ...)

Why are the Hong Kong authorities still in awe of HSBC?

Lord Hain believes that HSBC needs to be investigated for “possible criminal conspiracy” over money laundering for South Africa’s Gupta family who, in turn, are alleged to have unlawfully profited from ties to President Jacob Zuma. These allegations ... ( read original story ...)

Breakingviews – Hong Kong’s IPO market is turning Chinese

HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - Hong Kong’s listing market looks more Chinese every day. China Literature, the online publishing arm of mainland tech colossus Tencent, smashed the chandeliers in its $1.1 billion Hong Kong debut, soaring more than 80 ... ( read original story ...)