What the Ant Group and Lufax IPOs will tell us about China's tech transformation

The annual event comes as Hong Kong’s fintech industry shifts from technology trials towards regulated commercial applications.

Several financial institutions and tech partners will test three dozen use cases spanning risk management, fraud prevention and customer experience.

China’s online lending sector has been shrinking as Beijing has intensified its efforts to clamp down on the once red-hot industry. Even the largest player is pulling out now.

Mynt's initial public offering was oversubscribed by domestic and foreign investors.

China is strengthening oversight of outbound investment through new regulations from July 1 that are designed to safeguard national interests, following an earlier ban on Meta’s acquisition of AI firm Manus.

HKEX to welcome Middle Eastern issuer soon, while Xiaomi hopes to bring its EV products to Europe.