Pre-commercial companies are subject to a minimum market capitalisation requirement of HK$15 billion ($1.9 billion), while those with annual revenues of HK$250 million are expected to have a capitalisation of at least HK$8 billion at the time of listing.
ChainUp has announced the appointment of former Singapore prime minister and MAS chairman, Goh Chok Tong to its board, the completion of its acquisition of Bedrock Trust Pte, and further strategic expansion through partnerships.
With a consistent focus on delivering innovation and integrated solutions to new and existing customers alike, Allied Bank has secured FinanceAsia's award for 'Best Domestic Bank in Pakistan' for 2022. CEO Aizid Razzaq Gill outlines recent digital and other initiatives, as well as reveals how the bank is looking to further enhance its products and capabilities going forward.
New technologies and digital tools are providing finance leaders with simpler, faster and safer ways to work. In an ever-changing business environment, innovative transaction banking solutions help institutions seamlessly connect with their network or better access and optimise working capital. Senior leaders from Zuellig Pharma, Amcor and HSBC discuss viable solutions in the HSBC Smarter Business Series, a content partnership with CorporateTreasurer, a sister title of FA.
A record number of venture capital investments are pouring into the cybersecurity industry, as cyberattacks grow in volume and variety. With attackers taking advantage of the hybrid work environment, cybersecurity is now a crucial business enabler and start-ups like Orca Security are reaping the benefits.
FinanceAsia hears from the experts at ASIFMA's Compliance Week on how financial institutions should deal with the threat of online misinformation dissemination.
Amid new challenges for Chinese companies planning to go public overseas, Hong Kong’s draw as a listing venue becomes more appealing, but any rush to raise money is unlikely to happen, just yet.
Southeast Asian countries are making progress in their plans to issue digital currencies with legal tender, or central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). FinanceAsia explores the implications of this shift.
HSBC loses head of Asia tech M&A to Midea as CFO; Aviva Singlife appoints group CIO; Deutsche names Indonesia head of securities services; and Apex Group hires China country head.
