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A view of the Hong Kong skyline on July 22. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong seeks tech exposure amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance

The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance.

Banking & finance

China’s quant funds have edge on foreign rivals, as Beijing curbs trading speed

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HKEX

Exclusive | HKEX to launch debate over extending trading hours despite pushback, sources say

China stock market

What are China’s quantitative trading funds, and why are they so controversial?

China’s quant funds face scrutiny from retail traders and regulators, driven by their large returns and use of AI.

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Critics argue that AI-driven strategies exacerbate volatility in a market still dominated by more than 250 million retail investors. Photo: Getty Images
Critics argue that AI-driven strategies exacerbate volatility in a market still dominated by more than 250 million retail investors. Photo: Getty Images
Wealth management

Rich Hongkongers rank travel over real estate in shifting life goals: survey

Immersive travel and early retirement rank above real estate on the priority list of wealthy individuals, according to a new report.

Robotics

Unitree IPO deluge masks humanoid robots’ limitations

Retail investors subscribed for more than 5,500 times the shares on offer in Unitree Robotics’ offering amid hype about advances for humanoid robots and a run of Shanghai IPO windfalls.

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IPO

Shein set for Hong Kong IPO next week, eyes US$35b valuation: sources

Singapore-based company, which was founded in China, aims to raise as much as US$2.8 billion and began gauging investor demand last week.

Packs of clothing for Shein are displayed at a garment factory in Guangzhou, in southern China’s Guangdong province, on July 2. Photo: Reuters
Packs of clothing for Shein are displayed at a garment factory in Guangzhou, in southern China’s Guangdong province, on July 2. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Index compiler plans to add 20 more stocks to Hong Kong’s main tech tracker

Hang Seng Indexes Company says expanded 50-constituent index would feature 10 fastest-growing companies, irrespective of market cap.

Robotics

Unitree IPO frenzy leaves retail investors with 1-in-5,500 odds

Robotics company’s US$900 million Star Market listing offers slimmer odds than recent offerings by CXMT, Moore Threads and MetaX.

Banking & finance

China’s banks look to unload US$8.2b in bad credit-card loans

The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy.

The rise in transfers comes as lenders face mounting asset-quality and profitability pressures. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Banking & finance

In Focus | Beijing hits super-rich with 20% offshore tax. What does it mean for Hong Kong?

For decades, Hong Kong has prospered by managing the wealth of Asia’s elite. Will that change as China introduces tougher offshore tax policies?

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Illustration: Dennis Yip
Illustration: Dennis Yip
Hong Kong property

Why McDonald’s assets stand out amid a weak Hong Kong retail property market

Restaurant chain’s disposal drive shows investors cherry-pick only top-tier assets amid city’s retail property slump, analysts say.

Banking & finance

Everything you need to know about Hong Kong’s US dollar peg

As global investors shift away from US dollar assets, Hong Kong is tied to the US dollar to maintain a stable exchange rate.

Banking & finance

Meet the next generation of Chinese stars making their mark in global finance

New finance talent brings analytical discipline and cross-cultural fluency across global asset management, crypto and quant trading.

From left are Tian Zhou, Wei Li and Katherine Wu. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Investor linked to Ningbo’s richest man buys Hong Kong luxury home for US$18.5m

Deal adds to signs of mainland Chinese wealth entering the city’s high-end residential market despite a slowdown in overall activity.

A four-bedroom stand-alone garden house in Villa Lucca was purchased last month. Photo: Handout
A four-bedroom stand-alone garden house in Villa Lucca was purchased last month. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Don’t panic: China says 20% offshore insurance tax does not target Hong Kong

Beijing urged the market not to overreact to the policy – which it stressed was not new – after reports of the tax triggered a sell-off in Hong Kong.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s US dollar peg faces fresh calls for review – but is change feasible?

Economists and financial analysts warn abandoning the anchor would pose risks that far outweigh potential rewards.

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Banking & finance

From Hong Kong’s bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets

Hong Kong’s sovereign debt debut, SpaceX’s first public earnings and shifting energy markets are all in the spotlight.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing electronic boards show news of the China government bond futures launch at Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong, on August 3. Photo: SCMP/Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing electronic boards show news of the China government bond futures launch at Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong, on August 3. Photo: SCMP/Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Hong Kong raises Silver Bonds coupon rate to 4.25% for latest batch

The city plans to issue up to HK$50 billion of Silver Bonds next month, with the higher rate intended to pre-empt a rise in US interest rates.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong market regulator flags more firms on share concentration

SFC notes 13 cases so far this year, already close to last year’s total of 15, and warns a lack of public float can lead to high volatility.

Hong Kong stock market

As Hong Kong shares react to 20% levy report, investors eye Beijing’s next steps

Prudential, AIA and HSBC slid following report of the insurance levy, though Goldman Sachs says profit fallout may be limited.

The Prudential logo is displayed on Star House in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

The US helped boost the yen. Can China do the same for the Australian dollar?

Currency traders believe Beijing’s economic policies could give the Australian dollar a boost. Analysts say things are more complex in reality.

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Some analysts view the Australian dollar as particularly sensitive to fluctuations in Chinese economic policy. Photo: Shutterstock
Some analysts view the Australian dollar as particularly sensitive to fluctuations in Chinese economic policy. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

China’s Moonshot AI seeks US$50b round as year-end Hong Kong IPO eyed: sources

Unicorn dismantles offshore structure to pave way for potential listing as investor appetite surges after release of Kimi K3 model.

Banking & finance

China’s foreign reserves hold steady as external earnings stay in private hands

Hong Kong absorbed nearly two-thirds of mainland China’s portfolio outflows last year and now holds about half of the total external stock, IIF says.

China stock market

China’s stock account openings slow in July amid tech sell-off

The number of new accounts opened on the Shanghai Stock Exchange was down 7 per cent month on month.

An electronic board displays stock index information in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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