Citic CLSA hires Zhao Yu to raise China coverage

Ares bolsters Asia lending arm in Hong Kong

James Garforth joins the asset manager as principal, Asia direct lending, from BGH Capital.

September 15, 2026

Shanghai steps up support for offshore Rmb and Chinese firms abroad

Shanghai has been handed more tools, including the acceleration of offshore loans and digital trade, to aid offshore financial services in a boost to the city as a global financial hub; there is also cooperation with Hong Kong.

July 03, 2026

SFC asks Futu Hong Kong to freeze assets of HK$125m linked to suspected IPO fraud

The broker's frozen client accounts are held by an entity suspected to be involved in a fraudulent scheme to create a false or artificial appearance of demand for shares in an IPO, the SFC said.

July 31, 2026

Hong Kong issues record digital green bond

The HK$20bn issuance, denominated in multiple currencies, is a global record for the largest digital bond.

September 29, 2026

China issues Rmb6bn green sovereign bond in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's finance secretary Paul Chan said the deal will "attract more cross-boundary Rmb financing and trading activities to Hong Kong".

May 29, 2026

State Grid Corporation of China issues Rmb14.9bn dim sum bonds

Hong Kong's dim sum bond market has been growing strongly over the past 36 months.

August 18, 2026