A less friendly Hong Kong awaits global investors: Hong Kong has lost some permanent appeal. The city's bourse operator has ditched a requirement for companies ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/less-friendly-hong-kong-awaits-global-investors-2023-08-15/
Quick Glance: Less Friendly Hong Kong Awaits Global Investors
- Hong Kong has lost some of its permanent appeal.
- The tweak impacts around 150 dual-listed companies and is part of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's (HKEX) listings rules revamp that recently took effect.
- The introduction of two sets of approvals was mandated three decades ago when foreign investors sought additional protections to invest in the first wave of Chinese firms listing in Hong Kong.
- China's domestic securities laws have since developed, allowing global investors to directly buy shares onshore through various channels.
HKEX, Banks Exploring Ways to Boost Stock, Derivatives Trading: Banks and the stock exchange in Hong Kong are discussing ways to revive moribund trading volumes.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-15/hkex-banks-exploring-ways-to-boost-stock-derivatives-trading
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications: Hong Kong's stock exchange will no longer require companies to spell out China-related ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/hong-kong-removes-requirement-flag-china-risk-listing-applications-2023-07-31/
Quick Glance: Hong Kong removes China risk disclosure requirement for listing applications
- Hong Kong's stock exchange removes the requirement to disclose China-related business risks in listing applications.
- The revision of listing rules eliminates a section focusing on risks from China's policies and its business and legal environment.
- The changes were introduced to align the requirements for issuers with recent changes in China's regulatory framework.
- The amended rules will no longer include specific risks related to China as a requirement for listing disclosure.
Exclusive: China, Saudi in talks for ETF cross-listings to bolster financial ties
reuters.com/markets/china-saudi-talks-etf-cross-listings-bolster-financial-ties-sources-2023-08-04/
Hong Kong to launch night bazaars, organise more conferences and exhibitions to drive economic recovery...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230931/hong-kong-launch-night-bazaars-organise-more-conferences-and-exhibitions-drive-economic-recovery
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Hong Kong Finance ‘Czar’ Yam Is Frontrunner as Next HKEX Chair: Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s founding chief executive, Joseph Yam, has emerged as the leading ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-18/hong-kong-finance-czar-yam-is-frontrunner-as-next-hkex-chair
HKEX first-half net profit rises 31%, CEO is 'quite optimistic' about medium term outlook
cnbc.com/2023/08/16/hkex-first-half-net-profit-rises-31percent-ceo-nicolas-aguzin-optimistic.html
Hong Kong market well positioned to benefit from China and wider global economic growth: HK stock exchange chief
channelnewsasia.com/asia/hong-kong-market-well-positioned-benefit-both-china-and-wider-global-economic-growth-hk-stock-exchange-chief-3650186
Hong Kong and Indonesian leaders focus on deepening economic ties during talks in Jakarta
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Hong Kong expecting another typhoon early next week, sunny weekend to precede storm after all alerts...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3228067/hong-kong-expecting-another-typhoon-early-next-week-sunny-weekend-precede-storm-after-all-alerts
Quick Glance: Typhoon Talim: Hong Kong Raises Storm Signal 8, City Shuts Down
- Typhoon Talim skirts the city and the Observatory has raised the T8 storm signal for the first time this year.
- The signal will remain in force until at least noon: "Whether the Signal No. 8 will remain in force thereafter will depend on the changes in local wind strength and how persistent the gusts associated with the rain bands of Talim will affect Hong Kong," said the Observatory.
- The storm is predicted to intensify during Monday, moving within 300 kilometers south-southwest of Hong Kong, according to the Observatory.
- When the signal 8 is issued, gale or storm force winds are affecting or expected to affect Hong Kong.
How Tsingtao’s IPO in Hong Kong turned on the tap for 30 years and US$1 trillion of Chinese offshore listings
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Analysis: Nerves on edge as exchanges, funds await ruling in LME nickel case: Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/nerves-edge-exchanges-funds-await-ruling-lme-nickel-case-2023-06-23/
Former HKEX CEO Paul Chow, who brought mainland Chinese shares to Hong Kong, has died
scmp.com/business/article/3222684/former-hkex-ceo-paul-chow-who-brought-h-shares-hong-kong-has-died
HKEX Looks to Move Away From Fax Machines By Automating ETF Platform: Hong Kong’s stock exchange is looking to automate its handling of exchange-traded products ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-31/hkex-looks-to-automate-etf-platform-in-move-away-from-faxing
Paul Chow, Ex-CEO of HKEX Who Lured China Listings, Dies at 76: Paul Chow, former chief executive officer of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-03/paul-chow-ex-ceo-of-hkex-who-lured-china-listings-dies-at-76
Hong Kong bourse’s profit pop looks passive: What does a stock exchange operator do when equity markets are weak and interest rates are high? Pivot to the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/hong-kong-bourses-profit-pop-looks-passive-2023-04-27/
Hong Kong bourse’s profit pop looks passive: What does a stock exchange operator do when equity markets are weak and interest rates are high? Pivot to the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/hong-kong-bourses-profit-pop-looks-passive-2023-04-27/
Revival of Hong Kong as a global IPO hub no saviour for the economy: Both Shanghai and Shenzhen have become leading centres for IPO listings ...
scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3213241/hong-kongs-revival-global-ipo-hub-faces-challenges-and-it-will-be-no-panacea-economy
Analysis: Hong Kong’s IPO reform poised to open the funding taps for tech start-ups
scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3213058/hkex-readies-game-changer-ipo-rules-promise-open-funding-taps-hong-kong-technology-start-ups
China's $2.5 trillion savings could bring 'opportunities for growth,' HKEX CEO says
cnbc.com/2023/02/23/hkex-ceo-nicolas-aguzin-on-new-ipos-china-middle-east-and-aramco.html
China's reopening will boost Hong Kong markets despite weak GDP print, HKEX chairman says
cnbc.com/2023/01/17/chinas-reopening-will-boost-hong-kong-markets-despite-weak-gdp-print-hkex-chairman-says.html
Hong Kong business and non-profit organisations explore new models for social impact at HKEX Impact Summit
scmp.com/presented/business/topics/impact-summit-2022/article/3204066/hong-kong-business-and-non-profit-organisations-explore-new-models-social-impact-hkex-impact-summit
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