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A view of the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s headquarters in downtown Beijing, Photo: Simon Song
China stock market

New China guidelines to base asset managers’ pay on the performance of funds

The China Securities Regulatory Commission seeks a performance-based salary mechanism at the country’s 160 mutual fund houses.

China stock market

China’s AI stock rally has room to run as valuations lag US giants: Goldman

China stock market

Will China’s 5-year plan lift or sink the nation’s tech stocks?

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surge in Europe, narrowing gap with Tesla

New-car registrations in Europe in September jump nearly fivefold from a year earlier to just under 25,000.

BYD cars sit in a lot in a port area of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on October 25, 2025. Photo: DPA
BYD cars sit in a lot in a port area of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on October 25, 2025. Photo: DPA
ETFs

China remains major growth area in Asia-Pacific region, JPMorgan executive says

China is one of the ‘outsize contributors’ to the firm’s five-year plan to grow regional assets under management to US$600 billion.

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

MPF assets hit HK$1.5 trillion after record earnings gain in first 9 months

The performance translates to an average gain of HK$43,225 for each of the 4.8 million MPF members.

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Wealth management

Hong Kong stands as key beneficiary of China’s continued opening up efforts

That policy brings ‘more innovative hi-tech companies to Hong Kong’, China International Capital Corp’s Zhao Yang says.

From left, moderator Peggy Sito, business editor at South China Morning Post; Wei Shen, head of principal Investment at Junson Capital; Ariel Shtarkman, founder of Orca Capital; and Zhao Yang, managing director at China International Capital Corp in a panel at the Post’s latest Redefining Hong Kong forum. Photo: May Tse
From left, moderator Peggy Sito, business editor at South China Morning Post; Wei Shen, head of principal Investment at Junson Capital; Ariel Shtarkman, founder of Orca Capital; and Zhao Yang, managing director at China International Capital Corp in a panel at the Post’s latest Redefining Hong Kong forum. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong retains No 3 rank as global financial hub, behind New York and London

The latest ranking reflects Hong Kong’s efforts to burnish its credentials as a major international financial hub.

ETFs

Chinese biotech ETFs attract investors amid US$60 billion of licensing deals

Funds from the US are flowing into biotech ETFs as investors seek unique opportunities to beat the market, China AMC’s Heidi Cai says.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Nio eyes US$1.1 billion in proceeds from share placement

Shanghai-based Nio says proceeds to be used to enhance its development and replenish capital amid a price war.

A Nio ET7 in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Family offices

Family offices to keep consistent allocations over next year: Goldman survey

Respondents to a Goldman Sachs survey say they are concerned about geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies.

People look across Victoria Harbour. Photo: Jelly Tse
People look across Victoria Harbour. Photo: Jelly Tse
Family offices

Citi’s Asia private bank ramps up hiring as capital inflows drive regional rally

Growing number of wealthy clients want to take advantage of market rallies and alternative investments like hedge funds and private equity.

Wealth management

A rising stock tide lifts sales of all financial products in Hong Kong

Sales soared 40 per cent to a record HK$6.07 trillion in 2024, according to a survey by the Securities and Futures Commission and Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s MPFA reviews low-fee funds to address needs of silver economy

City’s pension regulator begins review of regulations related to a fee cap for a popular investment option under the MPF.

Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau. Photo: Edmond So
China stock market

China’s stock boom will not do much to rejuvenate the economy, Nomura says

Stock holdings accounted for just 1.3 per cent of total household assets, according to data from China’s central bank.

People monitored stocks at a brokerage in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
People monitored stocks at a brokerage in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

StanChart aims to convert depositors into investors with digital platform

Investors can put as little as HK$100 into four funds via the SC Invest platform, helping them gain some investment experience.

Hong Kong stock market

Daily southbound buying via Stock Connect tops US$2.5 billion twice in 2 weeks

A surge in demand comes as global banks have become more optimistic about capital flows from the mainland.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on high hopes for US-China trade talks

Trade deal between the US and the EU includes a 15 per cent tariff on European goods entering the US.

People pose for photos at Hong Kong’s stock exchange. Photo: Reuters
People pose for photos at Hong Kong’s stock exchange. Photo: Reuters
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Number of MPF millionaires doubles as assets hit record US$178 billion

MPF pension regulator says the number of millionaires in the scheme doubles over the course of five years.

Robotics

Chinese self-driving firm iMotion eyes robotics business after unveiling refinancing plan

The Suzhou-based firm says it would collaborate with Horizon Robotics to develop the iMotion iRC100 robotic controller.

Banking & finance

Chinese bond ETFs top US$50 billion in assets managed

Chinese investors snap up ETFs that track bonds, betting on their lower costs and diversified exposure.

People bike through the streets of Shanghai. Photo: EPA-EFE
Wealth management

Shareholders of Chinese firms eye Hong Kong for family offices: asset manager

Chairman of Oakwise Capital says wealthy mainland Chinese will continue looking to Hong Kong as a home for their family offices.

Wang Fengyu, founder and chairman of Hong Kong-based Oakwise Capital. Photo: Handout
Wang Fengyu, founder and chairman of Hong Kong-based Oakwise Capital. Photo: Handout
China stock market

Investors look to Politburo meeting for signs of fighting overcapacity

All eyes will be on how gathered leaders address hyper-competition in industries including solar and lithium batteries, EVs and e-commerce.

Cryptocurrency

ChinaAMC launches first tokenised yuan fund amid Hong Kong stablecoin push

Asset manager’s tokenised financial products are aligned with Hong Kong’s stablecoin framework, ChinaAMC (HK) CEO Tian Gan says.

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ETFs

China on track to break ETF issuance record amid booming investor demand

A total of 166 ETFs were launched in the first half of the year, more than half the all-time high of 277 issued in 2021.

The surge in ETF listings in China reflects a broader global trend. Photo: Shutterstock
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