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Hong Kong builds ties with Middle Eastern investors, but crypto remains a challenge

Middle Eastern investors are looking at Hong Kong to diversify their portfolios into Chinese assets. FinanceAsia looks at where money is being invested, and how the SAR’s complex crypto regulations could be holding the city back.

January 23, 2024

Not all Chinese stock indices are built the same

Diverging performances across Chinese equity indices reflect an array of unique challenges, forcing passive investors to take on a more active risk-management approach when choosing the right benchmark to follow.

September 07, 2021

Time to view China and Japan through another lens

Yu-Ming Wang, chief investment officer at the $160 billion Nikko Asset Management, tells Jame DiBiasio why the West has China wrong — and Japan too.

March 26, 2014

China’s IPO approval officers bestowed unbridled power

The process of gaining approval to list in China is open to corruption as a small number of officers have unchecked power over which applicants go first, economist says.

February 22, 2013

China's securities watchdog scares away IPO applicants

Guizhou Zunyi Titanium cancels its A-share IPO application. As many as 200 other companies are expected to follow suit.

January 14, 2013

HKEx sells $1 billion of equity

The deal comes as UK regulators approve HKEx's acquisition of the London Metal Exchange and follows the sale of a $500 million CB two months ago.

November 30, 2012

Shanghai IPOs remain subdued despite stimulus

China's weakening economy and lack of fundamental reforms is casting a cloud over the country's IPO market.

October 10, 2012

Chinese issuers still hungry for A-share IPOs

China's domestic primary equity markets remain an attractive fundraising platform, despite slowing economic growth.

June 05, 2012

China plans OTC equities market to nurture small firms

The government is to launch regional over-the-counter equity markets to provide financing channels for small, unlisted companies.

April 19, 2012

Don't ignore bear market rallies, buy China stocks

The current equity market correction is likely to be reversed, providing a solid 5% to 10% upside, according to Samsung Securities.

August 09, 2011