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13.03.26 - 03:24
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Hong Kong stocks extend losses as US and Iran dig in heels amid escalating conflict (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks fell as the US-Iran war shows no signs of ending, with a hardline stance from both sides pushing oil prices up.
The Hang Seng Index fell 0.5 per cent to 25,587 as of 9.40am. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 0.4 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index was little changed and the Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.4 per cent.
US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons and threatening the Middle East was of “far......
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13.03.26 - 00:01
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Hong Kong insider-trading arrests send ′very strong message′ on market integrity (SCMP)
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Arrests in a HK$315 million (US$40 million) insider dealing case underscore Hong Kong's commitment to upholding the integrity of its stock market amid a surge in new listings and share placements, according to industry players.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Thursday said it had arrested eight people after joining forces with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) earlier this week to raid premises connected to a hedge fund and two securities firms.
The joint......
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12.03.26 - 13:36
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Hong Kong developers Swire and Wharf report profit growth amid valuation pressure (SCMP)
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Swire Properties reported stronger underlying earnings in 2025, as the Hong Kong developer stepped up asset disposals and expanded its mainland China retail portfolio, though weakness in the city's office market dragged the company into a headline loss.
Underlying profit rose 27 per cent to HK$8.62 billion (US$1.1 billion), driven largely by gains from the disposal of noncore assets including the Brickell City Centre retail mall in Miami and several properties in Hong Kong, according to the......
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12.03.26 - 12:36
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Hong Kong′s Wealth for Good Summit to highlight AI, robotics, biotech opportunities (SCMP)
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As innovations arise from the artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology sectors, holders of family capital from around the world will convene in Hong Kong to discuss such investment opportunities at the city's fourth annual Wealth for Good Summit on March 23 and 24.
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu said the summit would showcase Hong Kong's position as a premier hub for family capital seeking long-term growth and multigenerational......
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12.03.26 - 12:06
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Hong Kong export credit insurer keeps premiums low despite Middle East tensions (SCMP)
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Hong Kong's export credit insurer is keeping premiums low and expanding support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about risks to global trade.
Unlike the typical trade credit insurance model – where insurers raise premiums when geopolitical risks increase – the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (HKECIC) said it had continued offering concessions to exporters to help them weather uncertainty.
“In the......
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12.03.26 - 11:01
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Chinese developer Sunshine 100 to oppose Hong Kong winding-up petition over US$205m debt (SCMP)
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Sunshine 100 China Holdings, a mainland Chinese developer facing debts amid China's property sector downturn, said on Thursday that it plans to oppose a winding-up petition filed against it in Hong Kong.
HTI Financial Solutions and Haitong International Financial Products filed the winding-up petition against the developer at the High Court of Hong Kong over an unpaid redemption sum of about US$205 million, including accrued interest, due on March 19, 2025, according to a Sunshine 100 filing......
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12.03.26 - 10:06
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Hong Kong poised to grant first stablecoin licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered: sources (SCMP)
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HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first companies to obtain Hong Kong's stablecoin licences within two weeks, according to people familiar with the matter.
The number of licences and timetable had yet to be finalised and remained subject to change, but sources said a possible date was March 24. The two banks declined to comment. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) last month revealed that a small number of stablecoin licences would be granted......
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12.03.26 - 09:42
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JPMorgan, UBS Dropped Hedge Fund Embroiled in Hong Kong Probe (Bloomberg)
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. and UBS Group AG cut prime brokerage ties with the investment firm that was raided by authorities during a probe into alleged insider dealing and corruption in Hong Kong well before the investigation was made public, according to people familiar with the matter....
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12.03.26 - 09:06
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Aktien Asien: Ölpreisanstieg bremst Märkte erneut aus (DPA-AFX)
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TOKIO/SHANGHAI/HONGKONG/SYDNEY (dpa-AFX) - Die asiatisch-pazifischen Aktienmärkte haben am Donnerstag erneut nachgegeben. Damit endete der jüngste Erholungsansatz.Angesichts der anhaltenden iranischen Attacken auf den Energiesektor im ......
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