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02.11.26 - 02:00
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Has Hong Kong′s IPO boom hit a wall – or is a year-end rush still to come? (SCMP)
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Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) momentum has cooled sharply in the fourth quarter amid market volatility and tighter regulatory scrutiny, but industry players say a year-end rush of listings could still help the city secure a top-three global ranking for 2026.
The market has slowed significantly since October, with only three new listings, all of which closed below their offer prices on debut.
Two other IPO candidates shelved their listings after completing procedures, testing Hong......
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02.11.26 - 00:36
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Hong Kong summit to test Wall Street sentiment amid geopolitical strains, tech volatility (SCMP)
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When hundreds of global finance leaders converge in Hong Kong this week, the question on their minds will be whether traditional investment strategies remain viable against escalating geopolitical friction and the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence.
Investors have been keen for an answer – or at least clear clues – given that US President Donald Trump has been threatening a new round of strikes on Iran, and after Friday's sharp sell-off in technology stocks elevated concerns about the......
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02.11.26 - 00:06
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How HSBC is investing in Hong Kong to build the future of finance — and why now (SCMP)
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Hong Kong has been a home market for HSBC since the bank was founded 161 years ago. It is now also a base for the bank's AI investment and delivery, with capabilities developed in the city intended for use across other markets.
The city is also expanding the regulatory and market infrastructure needed to support digital finance at scale. HSBC returns as a Strategic Partner of Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK for the......
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01.11.26 - 13:06
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Big Apple vs Pearl of the Orient? How higher taxes in New York may open door for Hong Kong (SCMP)
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On November 4 last year, Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoral election on a promise to make the city more affordable, with expanded social programmes funded in part by raising taxes on the city's wealthiest residents and most profitable corporations.
Nearly a year since his upset victory, he has secured one major piece of that agenda: a surcharge on high-end second homes. He also continues to push for higher corporate and income taxes.
The proposals have intensified criticism of Mamdani, a......
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01.11.26 - 08:06
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What would a December rate rise mean for Hong Kong family offices′ property portfolios? (SCMP)
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An expected 0.25 percentage point rate increase by the US Federal Reserve in December is unlikely to dampen Hong Kong family offices' interest in European, US and Japanese property investments, according to industry insiders.
Ken Peng, chief investment officer at Raffles Family Office, said there were currently no signs of a large-scale sell-off in the US real estate market, with some local markets in the US even seeing supply shortages.
“I believe the Federal Reserve's current rate-hiking cycle......
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01.11.26 - 04:01
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Will Argentina′s citizenship scheme lure property buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong? (SCMP)
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Argentina is the latest country seeking to lure investors with an investment-for-citizenship programme, providing another residency and diversification option for the wealthy, including those from mainland China and Hong Kong, according to analysts.
Buenos Aires in October announced two principal investment routes for applicants. One is a US$350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury and a subscription to a US$800,000 government bond created specifically for the programme,......
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31.10.26 - 04:00
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Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk (SCMP)
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Even as Hong Kong remains the world's least affordable housing market, many buyers still shun heavily discounted homes linked to an “unnatural death”, such as murder or suicide, according to property agents.
Prices for such properties could fall by as much as 50 per cent, while rents were typically about 20 per cent below market rates, they added.
The aversion stands in stark contrast to parts of Europe, particularly in France, where buyers are often willing to purchase homes under a “vente en......
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30.10.26 - 06:00
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Hong Kong banks face growing pile of repossessed homes as sales slow (SCMP)
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Hong Kong banks are facing a growing backlog of repossessed homes as aggressive pricing by developers draws buyers towards new projects, leaving fewer buyers for second-hand properties being sold by mortgagees.
The number of residential properties listed for sale by mortgagees rose 30 per cent in the third quarter to sit at 262 at the end of September, a four-quarter high, according to Centaline Property.
The increase of 61 properties was the largest since records began in the fourth quarter of......
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30.10.26 - 02:01
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New chapter in creative design begins in Hong Kong (SCMP)
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With its upcoming flagship exhibition DesignInspire 2026, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will offer trade professionals to design enthusiasts and members of the public the opportunity to view and experience the design ideas and influences shaping our living environment.
Co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre and with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as lead sponsor,......
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30.10.26 - 02:01
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Traders await Hong Kong′s marquee financial summit: a good omen for stocks? (SCMP)
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Investors are gearing up for a high-stakes financial summit in Hong Kong next week, an event that has historically coincided with gains in the city's stock market while underscoring its standing as a global financial hub.
The annual Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit enters its fifth year on Monday with a welcome dinner, followed by two days of panel discussions with senior executives. Major economic trends, shifts in financial markets and the impact of technological advances on......
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29.10.26 - 17:00
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Securing a Global Giant: HKSTP Lands Merck to Power Hong Kong′s I&T Ambitions (SCMP)
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As Hong Kong pushes towards its first Five-Year Plan target of raising R&D expenditure to 3% of GDP, the city's largest I&T flagship, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), is taking a more aggressive approach to bring in global capabilities. Under the leadership of CEO Terry Wong, HKSTP is aligning its strategy directly with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan. To......
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29.10.26 - 17:00
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DBS Vantage Card Elevates the DBS Treasures Experience with Hong Kong′s First Visa Infinite Privilege Card (SCMP)
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The first DBS Hong Kong Visa Infinite Priviledge Card has finally arrived. The “DBS Vantage Card" marks a new chapter in affluent banking as we see a stronger connection has been built through wealth, travel and lifestyle in the recent years. This card brings together premium payment privileges; cross-border convenience and curated lifestyle experiences in a single tap.
According to Emily Ip, Head of Cards and Unsecured......
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