Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) displayed remarkable performance in custody services in 2024 in its local market. Over the 12-month period, it increased its assets under custody (AUC) by 40% year-on ...
Hong Kong IPO market surges in H1, funds raised up 688%, with 220 firms in queue
In the first half of 2025, the Hong Kong IPO market boomed, according to data from Wind. A total of 43 IPO projects were completed, up 13 projects year-on-year, the paper.cn reported. The total funds ...
Hong Kong’s John Lee wants to be a reformer, but one change may need undoing
The Chief Executive needs to undo the perception that Hong Kong is no longer its own master. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thailand’s Coconut Water Giant IFBH Soars In Hong Kong IPO Debut
Shares of IFBH, best known for its IF-branded bottled coconut water, surged 42% on Monday, propelling its founder Pongsakorn Pongsak into the ranks of Thailand’s wealthiest people.
Q&A: John O’Neill, group head of digital assets and currencies at HSBC
HSBC’s John O’Neill discusses the bank’s growing focus on digital assets and why Hong Kong has emerged as a key launchpad for its strategy.
Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region. Chinese megabanks continued to be the Asia-Pacific region’s biggest lenders by assets last year, and are ...
Hong Kong’s $11 Billion Lifeline: How One Deal Stopped a Property Meltdown
A desperate scramble, regulator pressure, and last-minute rescues--inside New World Development's high-stakes fight to survive.
Hong Kong Investor Relations Association Announces Winners Of The 11Th IR Awards 2025
HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (“HKIRA”) announced the winners of the 11th Investor Relations Awards 2025 (the“IR Awards” or the“Awards”) on 27 ...
Anti-scam law that lets police freeze potential victims’ bank accounts to kick in on Jul 1: MHA
SINGAPORE] Singapore police will soon be able to restrict bank transfers of individuals suspected of being scam targets to better protect them, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Read more at ...
Hong Kong’s New World secures US$11.3 billion refinancing deal just before deadline
Hong Kong developer New World Development (NWD ... The package would “allow the group more flexibility to better manage its expected ongoing business and financial needs”, the statement said. “The new ...
Hong Kong’s New World Development gets crucial $11 billion refinancing deal
Hong Kong builder New World Development said on Monday it had received commitments for a HK$88.2 billion ($11.24 billion) loan refinancing package, as the property developer finalises a crucial ...
Hong Kong: Bridging Business Opportunities Under the Belt and Road Initiative
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2025) - As a global trade and financial centre and a key link in the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI), Hong Kong plays a pivotal role in connecting the Belt ...
Can Singapore regain allure, as more of the city’s companies flock to Hong Kong for IPOs?
The listings of IFBH and Mirxes underline Hong Kong’s superiority, but Singapore is not giving up, bankers and analysts say.
Son of HSBC Asia’s chairman Peter Wong spends $29M on Hong Kong luxury homes
Jeremy Wong, son of Peter Wong, chairman of HSBC’s Asia subsidiary, has bought four luxury flats in Hong Kong this year, spending at least HK$231 million (US$29 million).The purchases were made over ...