What AEOI means for banking customers in Hong Kong

With the arrival of the new year, don’t be surprised if your bank asks for information about yourself and your accounts that you didn’t have to provide before. These questions signal an important development as banks in Hong Kong and around the world ... ( read original story ...)

The Biggest IPOs To Look Out For In China, Hong Kong This Year

Investors are preparing for one of the hottest IPOs in years—Snap’s $25 billion listing in New York. They should also keep on eye on some big debuts in Hong Kong and mainland China, the world’s top two IPO markets last year. Here are the three ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong may lose IPO top spot on tech departure

Despite a 26% plunge in money raised in Hong Kong offerings, the city maintained the top spot for global IPOs in 2016. But as new economy companies look to go public, many are shying away from Hong Kong. Reuters correspondent Pamela Ambler finds out what's ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s SFC Warns of Another Clone Brokerage

However, the SFC said that the cloned firm is not located in Hong Kong although it is using the details of an authorised firm in the U.K.. A brief review of the FXjupiter’s website reveals that it offers investment services on a wide range of financial ... ( read original story ...)

'Abduction' threatens Hong Kong role as financial haven

In early 2016, the abduction of five Hong Kong booksellers by mainland Chinese security agents raised questions about the former British colony's future as a bastion of free speech. Now, the latest apparent snatching of a Chinese billionaire, Xiao Jianhua ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong again eyes weighted voting rights to lure tech IPOs

HONG KONG Amid fierce competition to lure tech company listings, Hong Kong's sole stock exchange is considering launching a new board for issues with weighted voting rights, a controversial stock model that regulators shot down in 2015. Hong Kong Exchanges ... ( read original story ...)