MarketsLSE shareholders sceptical of Hong Kong £32 bn bidInternational Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 12, 2019November 4, 2019 Investors have shown their concern regarding the regulatory and financial hurdles involving the deal... Read more
TelecomHutchison considers merging Indonesian business with AxiataInternational Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 17, 2019 Telco wants to combine Indonesian wireless business with the Axiata's local unit; negotiations are yet to take place... Read more
BankingEconomic distress: HSBC Hong Kong offers help to local SMEsInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 16, 2019 The bank offers refunds up to HK$20,000 for loans taken between March and August... Read more
Real EstateHong Kong home prices fall due to the ongoing US-China trade warInternational Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 Home prices in Hong Kong's fell 0.8% in June as investor confidence dropped in the local real estate market... Read more
Asset ManagementHong Kong stock exchange launches inline warrants to diversify offeringsInternational Finance DeskJuly 15, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 15, 2019December 23, 2019 The new inline warrants will be issued by BNP Paribas, Haitong, HSBC, JPMorgan, Societe Generale and Vontobel — and begin trading on July 18... Read more
HealthcareChina’s Hansoh lures investors for its $1 bn Hong Kong IPOInternational Finance DeskMay 30, 2019November 14, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 30, 2019November 14, 2019 The company is selling 551 million primary shares at HK$13.06 to HK$14.26 a share... Read more
FinanceHong Kong raises $1 bn in its first green bond saleInternational Finance DeskMay 22, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 22, 2019 The bonds one of the largest bond schemes in the world and Hong Kong plans to establish itself as a hub for green finance... Read more
Real EstateLuxury home property: Hong Kong prices edge up amid global fallInternational Finance DeskMay 16, 2019December 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 16, 2019December 2, 2019 Globally, the average price of luxury homes rose by just 1.4% in Q1, 2019 as Vancouver, London, and New York saw major falls... Read more
EconomyDubai, Hong Kong sign deal to boost Islamic economy in Far EastInternational Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 The agreement also proposes to recognise best practices in developing Islamic finance and halal trade... Read more
CompanyKone to modernise elevators at 14 stations of Mass Transit RailwayInternational Finance DeskMarch 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskMarch 18, 2019 The project happens to be one of Mass Transit System Corporation Ltd’s asset replacement programs... Read more