March 12 (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s benchmark stock index rose nearly 2 percent ... of foreign capital inflows and China’s economic restructuring.” ** The Hang Seng index rose 1.9 percent to 31,594.33, while the China Enterprises Index gained 2.1 ... ( read original story ...)
Sinochem plans $2 billion Hong Kong IPO of oil assets: IFR
Last October, Reuters reported that Sinochem had hired BOC International, CLSA and Morgan Stanley to work on a possible Hong Kong listing of its key oil assets. The three banks are likely to be awarded senior roles on the IPO, according to IFR, which added ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – UBS stands to lose more than IPO fees in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - Old IPOs are bringing new problems for UBS. Hong Kong’s securities regulator intends to suspend the Swiss bank from sponsoring local market debuts for 18 months. Fees for such advisory work may be marginal, but ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks climb to two-week high as US job report adds to growth optimism
The Hang Seng Index has rebounded 6.4 per cent from this year’s low in February, as concerns eased about faster-than-expected increases in borrowing costs. Citic Securities estimated as much as 14 per cent growth earnings increase for Hong Kong-traded ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares extend gains on easing trade fears
Heavyweight mainland financial stocks China Construction Bank (CCB) and Ping An Insurance Group rose 3.1% and 2.3%, respectively. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index of large mainland companies listed in Hong Kong had advanced 1.8% by midday. Air China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s stock index futures rise as US job report adds to growth optimism
Hong Kong’s index futures advanced on Monday on optimism about ... March futures contracts on the Hang Seng Index rose 1 per cent, or 315 points, to 31,311 before the spot market opens at 9:30am. The Hang Seng Index added 1.1 per cent to 30,996.21 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is about to trigger a global financial crisis … Really?
Hong Kong’s foreign exchange market, usually the least interesting financial market in the world, has been making headlines recently. You’ll be glad to know you can breathe easy. The worst that is likely to happen over the coming months in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore paves the way for legal finance in Asia
Singapore’s reform has kickstarted interest in Asia around the availability of legal finance. Hong Kong was the first to follow, where financing provisions were already in place for insolvency cases (and certain other limited categories). After an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sees Salvation From Asset Bubbles in Currency Weakness
It’s not related to the economy. It’s a purely monetary phenomenon,” said Raymond Yeung, an economist at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. in Hong Kong. “If Hong Kong rates don’t rise, it’s hard for asset prices to correct.” ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks follow global markets lower amid renewed trade war fears
The top gainers among H-shares were China Merchants Bank Co Ltd up 2.11 per cent ... trading at a premium of 29.82 per cent over the Hong Kong-listed H-shares. The price-to-earnings ratio of the Hang Seng index was 13.16 as of the last full trading ... ( read original story ...)
UBS banned from sponsoring IPOs in Hong Kong for 18 months
The Hong Kong securities regulator has banned UBS from sponsoring initial public offerings for 18 months, after an investigation into the Swiss bank’s role in certain listings on the city’s stock exchange. In a blow to its Asian investment banking ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bank weighing use of facial ID at ATMs
Hong Kong-based Hang Seng Bank plans to expand its use of fintech in mobile banking services. Additionally, based on consumer uptake of the facial recognition feature of iPhone X, the bank is considering the use of facial recognition technology at its ATMs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong securities regulator suspends UBS as IPO sponsor for 18 months
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has blocked UBS from sponsoring initial public offerings for 18 months, the Swiss bank said in its annual report released on Friday, adding it planned to appeal against the decision. The Securities and Futures Commission ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and mainland stocks rise after China’s export data blow past estimates
Hong Kong and mainland stocks ended higher on Thursday after China’s exports significantly exceeded estimates, bolstering optimism about the strength of the world’s second-largest economy. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.5 per cent, or 457.60 points ... ( read original story ...)