Hong Kong and New York battle for IPO dominance

When Jack Ma criticised Hong Kong last month for having outdated stock market listing practices, the Alibaba founder hit the city where it hurts. Hong Kong’s rivalry with New York has only heightened since the billionaire chose the US for his ecommerce ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Stocks Climb Most in a Month as Banks, Tencent Rally

while Bank of China Ltd. climbed 1.2 percent. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rallied 1.3 percent, paring its decline in December to 5.5 percent. Most of Hong Kong’s stock losses occurred in December as the U.S. projected a faster pace of interest ... ( read original story ...)

The best career advice from Asian bankers in 2016

Want to get ahead in Asian banking next year? Ten senior finance professionals in Hong Kong and Singapore offer up their top tips. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/au-en/268921/banking-jobs-2016-hong-kong/ Are you planning to move jobs in Asian banking in ... ( read original story ...)

Natixis plans to expand in Australia, China, Hong Kong

Calvin Sit Natixis estimates revenue from Asian corporate and investment banking may grow 20 per cent this year as ... to add to the 600 people it employs in Asian markets including Hong Kong, China and Australia, he said. "We're doing a few things ... ( read original story ...)

Asia bourses take a step back as post-Fed glow fades

What to watch Investors are turning their attention to the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on Tuesday ... Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.7 per cent, while in Hong Kong the Hang Seng was down 0.7 per cent. China’s Shanghai Composite edged up ... ( read original story ...)

China shares edge weaker in thin holiday trade

Metal shares fell in China with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 1.08% at 31076.92, while Hong Kong 's Hang Seng Index traded 0.28% lower at 21574.76. As well, the yuan was up against the dollar after the People's Bank of China set a stronger ... ( read original story ...)

Domestic markets end bearish; Nifty at 7-month low

Top losers in the Sensex-30 pack: Cipla (down 2.6 per cent), Axis Bank (down 2.2 per cent), ICICI Bank (down ... While Japanese financial markets were closed today for a public holiday, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.28 per cent and Shanghai Composite ... ( read original story ...)