https://www.scmp.com/rss/519013/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Gigi Wong Gigi Wong Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) reported a surge in IPO activity in the first quarter of the year, with 17 new listings attracting a total of HK$18.7 billion (US$2.38 billion), nearly quadrupling year-on-year figures. The growth follows regulatory reforms implemented in 2024 that helped the city strengthen its role as a global financial hub. “The Hong Kong IPO market has picked up its momentum after a slowdown in previous years,” said Edward Au, southern region managing partner for Deloitte... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3317385/regulatory-changes-have-built-momentum-hong-kong-ipos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3317385/regulatory-changes-have-built-momentum-hong-kong-ipos?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:15:07 +0000 Gigi Wong Gigi Wong Hong Kong is experiencing a resurgence in IPO activity with global investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI) companies from mainland China a key component of the growth. A particular catalyst behind this surge was the high-profile launch in January of DeepSeek, a Shenzhen-developed large language model that shifted global perceptions of China’s AI capabilities. This sparked a flurry of listings in Hong Kong with 15 IPOs announced in the first quarter of 2025, according to KPMG, including... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3317343/deepseek-and-other-chinese-ai-models-spark-investor-interest-hong-kong-ipos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3317343/deepseek-and-other-chinese-ai-models-spark-investor-interest-hong-kong-ipos?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Since US mass media conglomerate Liberty Media Corporation bought the Formula One Group in 2016, investment opportunities in its title asset – Formula One (F1) and its popular motorsport world championship – have never been stronger, whether the interest is in buying a team, developing new driving talent or securing the rights to host races. According to Dan Wells, CEO of motorsport investment advisers Dan Wells & Investors, F1’s evolving business model has opened new doors for institutional... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3302676/how-liberty-media-turned-formula-one-more-enticing-investment-opportunity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3302676/how-liberty-media-turned-formula-one-more-enticing-investment-opportunity?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:00:24 +0000 The jewellery market provided a rare bright spot in 2023 even as most luxury investments showed signs of weakening. According to the latest Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII), jewellery stood out as the second-highest-performing asset class for the year, recording annual growth of 8 per cent and only trailing art. Jewellery’s value is, to an extent, an inherent one based on the precious metals and stones incorporated into pieces. “This makes it a great investment during periods of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267985/why-jewellery-remains-shining-investment-during-troubled-times-year-drake-paid-us1-million-tupac?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267985/why-jewellery-remains-shining-investment-during-troubled-times-year-drake-paid-us1-million-tupac?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:00:14 +0000 In May 2015, Leanne Kemp founded Everledger, a global digital registry designed to increase transparency in global supply chains, including when it comes to diamonds. In the nine years since, the jewellery industry has increasingly come around to blockchain’s potential to strengthen provenance and build customer trust. This includes major brands incorporating the technology to raise accountability in how diamonds are sourced and produced. Launched at scale in May 2022, the decentralised Tracr... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267986/blockchain-tech-making-diamond-sourcing-more-accountable-and-major-players-gia-luxury-brands-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267986/blockchain-tech-making-diamond-sourcing-more-accountable-and-major-players-gia-luxury-brands-are?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:00:09 +0000 Gigi Wong Gigi Wong In its latest move to curb waste and address excessive amounts of single-use plastic, Macau banned the import of non-degradable styrofoam trays, plastic cups and plates at the start of the year. This builds on last year’s ban of non-degradable plastic cutlery. Both initiatives were launched to help address the city’s sizeable issue with solid waste. According to the “Report on the State of the Environment of Macao 2022”, residents generated over 1.77 kilograms of solid waste per day that year,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3268881/macau-intensifies-fight-against-single-use-plastic-aiming-near-zero-emissions-2050?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3268881/macau-intensifies-fight-against-single-use-plastic-aiming-near-zero-emissions-2050?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:00:10 +0000