They are calling Western governments to make Lai's upcoming national security trial a foreign policy priority. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wins banker commitments to push ahead with summit
TOP executives from about 20 leading global firms have committed to flying in for Hong Kong’s financial summit, even as quarantine rules threaten to damp turnout at a conference designed to restore ... ( read original story ...)
20 Big Banks Incl. HSBC, STANCHART To Send Executives to Attend HK Nov Financial Summit: Report
Top executives from about 20 major financial institutions have promised to fly to Hong Kong for the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in November, Bloomberg cited people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
FWD Group keeps Hong Kong IPO plans in play with updated prospectus
Hong Kong insurance firm FWD Group updated its IPO prospectus on Wednesday, keeping in play its plans for a listing in the city although the documents did not identify a timeline or potential deal ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to move $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank assets to Swiss-based trust
The United States on Wednesday announced that it would transfer $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank assets into a new Swiss-based trust fund that will be shielded from the Taliban and used to help ... ( read original story ...)
Property Downturn Undermines Onewo In Run-Up To Hong Kong IPO
Property management firm Onewo, which is boasting high-tech elements, could become the largest IPO in Hong Kong this year. Read more. ( read original story ...)
Recent Hong Kong homebuyers stand to lose millions as prices decline – some already have
Many people who bought flats in Hong Kong over the past five years are looking at a loss if they decide to sell now, as housing prices continue to slide. One has already lost HK$5.85 million ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Weighs Lower Revenue Threshold for Hard-Tech IPOs
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. is discussing a system that will slash the revenue requirements for hard-tech companies to go public in the city, according to people familiar with the matter. Most ... ( read original story ...)
Is Richard Li’s HK$10 million offer to injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer enough?
Experts say it’s difficult to work out how much money Mo Li would need to support himself if he could never work again. ( read original story ...)
China central bank to issue 5 bln yuan of bills in Hong Kong
These central bank bills will mature in six months, or 182 days, the People's Bank of China said on its website. The move aims to enrich yuan-investment products with high credit ratings in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Tycoon Richard Li’s insurer FWD refiles for Hong Kong IPO
HONG KONG - FWD Group Holdings, the Asian insurer backed by billionaire Richard Li, has refiled an application for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as it now weighs a listing next year amid ... ( read original story ...)
FWD refiles HK IPO
FWD posted an adjusted net loss of US$101m in the first quarter, compared with a profit of US$106m for the same period of 2021. After posting a full-year profit of US$249m in 2021, FWD said it expects ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Li’s IPO delay has some credibility value
Not Hong Kong entrepreneur Richard Li, whose Asia-focused insurer FWD has refiled for an initial public offering in its home city some 15 months after it first dropped the Asian hub in favour of a ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent Music Plans Hong Kong Debut as Soon as Next Week
Tencent Music Entertainment Group is pressing ahead with its Hong Kong listing plans with a goal to start trading in the Asian financial hub as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)