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Hong Kong's virtual banks face real-world test

For these new lenders, making a splash with attractive rates was just the first step. The real challenge begins now as they confront a crowded marketplace and deal with complex issues such as risk management and data protection.

January 27, 2021

ORI Capital announces first closing of $400 mln fund after Kymab exit

Hong Kong healthcare fund manager and other shareholders this week announced exit from Kymab in $1.1 billion deal with French drugmaker Sanofi.

January 13, 2021

Hong Kong’s tough path to biotech glory

After the rapid strides it has made as a destination for biotech listings in less than three years, Hong Kong now faces bigger challenges in overtaking New York.

January 13, 2021

Hong Kong IPOs forecast to raise record amount in 2021, PwC says

Companies floating shares in city expected to raise between $54.2 billion and $59.3 billion this year, with biotech listings continuing to be active.

January 06, 2021

Hong Kong MPF funds can now take a deeper dive into mainland bourses

It was once off-limits, but now MPF fund managers can put more of the pension pot into mainland China’s thriving and tech-heavy bourses in Shanghai and Shenzhen.

January 06, 2021

State Street appoints Joanne Siu as Hong Kong head of SPDR ETFs

Appointment comes amidst healthy fund inflows into SPDR’s four Hong Kong-listed ETFs, which have attracted $1.89 billion so far this year

September 22, 2020

What investors should know when Asian tech names become a bigger part of a major index

New Chinese technology companies are now eligible for the Hang Seng Index, expanding their presence across Asia and likely drawing more inflows from index investors

August 12, 2020

Ant Group’s decision to skip New York not a matter of why … but why Shanghai?

Domestic investors are supporting local technology companies, allowing tech giants like Ant Group to select Hong Kong and Shanghai for its IPO.

July 29, 2020

FinanceAsia Country Awards 2020: why they won, part 1

The rationale for the winners in the following countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong and Hong Kong (Chinese financial institutions).

July 08, 2020

Mongolia cancels $3 billion coal IPO

The cancellation of a stake sale in the country’s flagship coal mining company comes as economic growth and ratings agencies cast a shadow on the economy.

May 12, 2020