https://www.scmp.com/rss/521928/feed London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, headquartered in London, England. It specialises in a comprehensive suite of services including stock exchange operations, data and analytics (via Refinitiv and FTSE Russell), clearing, and capital formation. LSEG serves a diverse global clientele, including asset managers, investment banks, and corporations, across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. Known for its extensive market... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Julie Zhang Julie Zhang Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) are attracting strong international demand as global funds rebuild their exposure to China after years of underinvestment, according to Bonnie Chan Yiting, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. The Hong Kong stock exchange was seeing “very good momentum on both the supply and demand sides” for IPOs, Chan told a panel discussion at the HSBC Global Investment Summit on Wednesday. On the “cornerstone front”, last year saw “a very strong pickup by... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350162/global-funds-fuel-hong-kong-ipo-rebound-investors-rebalance-china-portfolios-hkex?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350162/global-funds-fuel-hong-kong-ipo-rebound-investors-rebalance-china-portfolios-hkex?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:13 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks advanced on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as renewed optimism over a potential resumption of US-Iran talks eased geopolitical concerns and dragged oil prices lower. The benchmark Hang Seng Index closed 0.3 per cent higher at 25,947.32, extending a 0.8 per cent gain on Tuesday. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.3 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index was little changed. The ChiNext Index closed 1.2 per cent lower after jumping as much as 1.1... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350108/hong-kong-stocks-surge-hopes-us-iran-talks-ease-oil-price-fears?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:28:04 +0000 Enoch Yiu Enoch Yiu HSBC Holdings, the biggest lender in Hong Kong and Europe by assets, is committed to the Middle East and plans to plough ahead with investments despite uncertainty in the region, according to a senior executive. Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East, said HSBC would continue to invest in the wealth business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the coming years. Rosha is heading to Saudi Arabia, where HSBC is the biggest overseas investment bank, next week to meet clients and staff... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349866/hsbc-will-continue-invest-middle-east-long-term-even-war-rages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349866/hsbc-will-continue-invest-middle-east-long-term-even-war-rages?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000 Enoch Yiu Enoch Yiu Fang Liu, a partner at global law firm Clifford Chance, counts among his clients many technology companies that are keen to list in Hong Kong, but find the current requirements cumbersome. Clifford Chance has helped more than a dozen innovative companies raise funds under the new listing regime since 2018, when Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) introduced reforms for pre-revenue biotech firms and companies with weighted voting rights (WVR), where one class of shareholders carries more... https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3349647/hong-kongs-listing-reform-20-can-it-outshine-global-rivals-innovative-firms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3349647/hong-kongs-listing-reform-20-can-it-outshine-global-rivals-innovative-firms?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:00:12 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao China’s stocks climbed on Friday, with key benchmarks in mainland China and Hong Kong briefly returning to levels last seen about two weeks ago, as signs of a possible ceasefire between the US and Iran helped boost sentiment. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index climbed 0.6 per cent to 25,893.54 at the close, after gaining as much as 1.3 per cent to briefly top the 26,000 mark – a level not seen since March 18. The Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 0.8 per cent. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349590/china-stocks-surge-shanghai-and-hong-kong-benchmarks-reclaim-key-levels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349590/china-stocks-surge-shanghai-and-hong-kong-benchmarks-reclaim-key-levels?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:32:16 +0000 Enoch Yiu Enoch Yiu Hong Kong has retained its top position in terms of initial public offering (IPO) funds raised in the first quarter of this year but industry experts said the city could lose its lead to the US over the full year given the number of mega IPOs expected there, from OpenAI to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. A total of 37 companies raised about US$13.26 billion on the Hong Kong stock exchange’s main board in the three months ended March 31, according to data released on Tuesday by LSEG Data and Analytics. That... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348536/hong-kong-retains-global-ipo-crown-first-quarter-faces-us-mega-listings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348536/hong-kong-retains-global-ipo-crown-first-quarter-faces-us-mega-listings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:12 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose for a third day on Wednesday as investors tracked overnight gains on Wall Street and took cues from stabilising oil prices, despite lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Hang Seng Index added 0.6 per cent to 26,025.42 at the close of trading, marking its third consecutive day of gains and the longest winning streak since January 29. The Hang Seng Tech Index was little changed. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 0.5 per cent and the Shanghai... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346952/hong-kong-stocks-extend-winning-streak-amid-stabilising-oil-prices-despite-iran-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:04:27 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose for a second day on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s gains, as oil prices steadied after a sharp overnight decline, easing concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions. The Hang Seng Index added 0.1 per cent to 25,868.54 at the close of trading, after rising as much as 1.6 per cent in the morning. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index lost 0.7 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.9 per cent. E-commerce giant... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346816/hong-kong-stocks-advance-oil-steadies-and-wall-street-rally-fuels-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346816/hong-kong-stocks-advance-oil-steadies-and-wall-street-rally-fuels-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:58:50 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by technology heavyweights, as improving sentiment towards the sector offset concerns over prolonged tensions in the Middle East, after prominent investor Michael Burry suggested the city’s tech shares may be undervalued. The Hang Seng Index gained 1.5 per cent to 25,834.02 at the close of trading, reversing the 1 per cent loss recorded on Friday. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 2.7 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index added 0.1 per cent and the... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346696/hong-kong-stocks-edge-lower-us-iran-stand-oil-supply-fears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346696/hong-kong-stocks-edge-lower-us-iran-stand-oil-supply-fears?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:57:31 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung Hong Kong has been urged to extend its stock trading hours to maintain its status as an international financial hub, as competitors move towards near 24-hour operations to capture global liquidity. Speaking at the “Redefining Hong Kong 2026 Budget Edition” forum organised by the South China Morning Post on Monday, Kenny Shui Chi-wai, vice-president of think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation, said the city should consider lengthening the stock market’s trading hours, which rivals were already... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346018/hong-kong-urged-extend-stock-trading-hours-keep-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346018/hong-kong-urged-extend-stock-trading-hours-keep-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:53:50 +0000 Zhang Shidong,Ji Siqi Zhang Shidong,Ji Siqi China’s high-level policymakers have reiterated the need to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption, two of President Xi Jinping’s long-term priorities, in the run-up to this year’s ‘two sessions’ – the annual meetings of the country’s top legislature and political advisory body. In this series, we take stock of how those efforts have progressed, and what remains to be done. When the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time in early February, US... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345708/chinas-vision-powerhouse-stock-market-its-slow-and-steady-over-boom-and-bust?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345708/chinas-vision-powerhouse-stock-market-its-slow-and-steady-over-boom-and-bust?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:00:13 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao US investors stepped up purchases of mainland and Hong Kong equities in the fourth quarter, while Chinese funds continued to channel money into US stocks, underscoring deep two-way capital ties despite geopolitical tensions. Data from the US Treasury’s International Capital system showed that US investors were net buyers of US$9 billion worth of Asian equities in the last quarter of 2025, bringing total net purchases for the year to US$80 billion, according to a report from BNP Paribas. Of that... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344456/us-investors-increase-buying-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-stocks-despite-trade-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344456/us-investors-increase-buying-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-stocks-despite-trade-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:28 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s losses, as renewed concerns about the artificial intelligence race weighed on sentiment, while mainland markets rallied on the first trading day in the Year of the Horse. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.8 per cent to 26,590.32 at the close of trading, paring some of the 2.5 per cent gain recorded on Monday. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 2.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index rose 1 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index jumped... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344393/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-ai-worries-china-markets-rally-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344393/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-ai-worries-china-markets-rally-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:58:23 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, as investors bet the latest adjustment to US tariffs would ease pressure on Chinese exports after a Supreme Court ruling prompted a reshuffling of trade measures. The Hang Seng Index surged 2.5 per cent to 27,081.91 at the close, the biggest gain since January 28. The Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 3.3 per cent, the best increase since January 2. Mainland China’s bourses, which have been closed for Lunar New Year, will reopen on Tuesday. Food-delivery service... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344285/hong-kong-stocks-jump-amid-flight-us-assets-after-latest-trump-tariff-threat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344285/hong-kong-stocks-jump-amid-flight-us-assets-after-latest-trump-tariff-threat?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:59:17 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday on the first trading day of the Year of the Horse, led by tech heavyweights, with escalating tensions between the US and Iran hurting sentiment. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.1 per cent lower at 26,413.35, after the market reopened following a three-day holiday for the Lunar New Year. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 2.9 per cent. Mainland China’s bourses are closed this week and will reopen on Tuesday. E-commerce major Alibaba Group Holding slumped 4.9 per cent to... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-market-reopens-after-3-day-lunar-new-year-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-market-reopens-after-3-day-lunar-new-year-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:04:32 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday as investors headed into the Lunar New Year holiday on an upbeat note, betting that the Year of the Horse will extend a rally that delivered the biggest lunar-year gain in eight years amid strong southbound inflows. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5 per cent to 26,705.94 at the close of trading at noon, ending a two-day decline. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 0.1 per cent. The Hang Seng Index is up 32 per cent since the Year of the Snake began on January 29, 2025, the... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343666/hong-kong-stocks-slip-light-trading-investors-prepare-lunar-new-year-break?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343666/hong-kong-stocks-slip-light-trading-investors-prepare-lunar-new-year-break?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:51:02 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao South Korean investors returned to mainland equities at the start of 2026, ramping up purchases of Hong Kong-listed players in artificial intelligence and semiconductors amid enduring enthusiasm for the tech sector. They bought US$92.5 million worth of Hong Kong-listed shares this year as of February 13, according to data from SEIBro, a portal maintained by the Korea Securities Depository. The buying was concentrated in newly listed technology companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343628/korean-investors-pour-us925-million-hong-kong-listed-ai-tech-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343628/korean-investors-pour-us925-million-hong-kong-listed-ai-tech-stocks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:30:13 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after Beijing’s market regulator summoned major online platforms for talks over irregularities in the online sale of train tickets ahead of Lunar New Year, triggering losses among technology heavyweights. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.9 per cent to 27,032.54 at the close, ending a three-day streak of winning sessions. The Hang Seng Tech Index declined 1.7 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both added 0.1 per... https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3343249/hong-kong-stocks-slip-beijing-regulator-summons-tech-firms-train-ticket-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3343249/hong-kong-stocks-slip-beijing-regulator-summons-tech-firms-train-ticket-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:57:50 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, supported by holiday-related flows ahead of the Lunar New Year break, with investors adjusting positions as the market heads into a shortened trading schedule next week. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3 per cent to 27,266.38 at the close of trading, adding to the 0.6 per cent gain recorded on Tuesday. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.9 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.1 per cent. Wuxi... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343127/hong-kong-stocks-rise-positive-holiday-bias-sets-ahead-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343127/hong-kong-stocks-rise-positive-holiday-bias-sets-ahead-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:52:29 +0000 Reuters Reuters Russian oil tankers are increasingly listing Singapore as their official destination, signalling ‌a shift in export flows from India to ‍China and growing concerns over Western sanctions, traders said and LSEG shipping data shows. LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) data shows tankers carrying about 1.4 million metric tons of ⁠Russian crude departed for Singapore in January, the highest monthly volume in recent years. Singapore does not import Russian oil amid sanction risks but its nearby waters... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342975/russian-oil-tankers-list-singapore-destination-amid-sanctions-and-shift-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342975/russian-oil-tankers-list-singapore-destination-amid-sanctions-and-shift-china?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:54:29 +0000 Yulu Ao,Zhu Wenqian Yulu Ao,Zhu Wenqian A global swing over the past few days - from technology stocks to commodities and then extending to already sold down cryptocurrencies - has rattled investors, as violent cross-asset moves force markets to face a fundamental repricing in the digital economy and the broader implications of artificial intelligence. Analysts now warn that heightened volatility across asset classes could persist for months. The reassessment has played out through sharp declines across major benchmarks, led by a... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342680/tech-sell-rattles-investors-cross-asset-volatility-set-linger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342680/tech-sell-rattles-investors-cross-asset-volatility-set-linger?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:56:10 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, losing ground for the week, as a sell-off in technology stocks continued and dropping prices for gold, silver and cryptocurrencies rattled investors. The Hang Seng Index lost 1.2 per cent to 26,559.95, marking a 3 per cent weekly loss. The Hang Seng Tech Index lost 1.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.6 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.3 per cent. Technology heavyweights led losses. Search-engine operator Baidu dropped 2.2... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342582/hong-kong-stocks-plunge-led-mainland-tech-firms-amid-global-sell-gold-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342582/hong-kong-stocks-plunge-led-mainland-tech-firms-amid-global-sell-gold-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:08:07 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks edged up on Thursday, as robust southbound inflows overcame losses in technology shares driven by valuation and AI-related concerns. The Hang Seng Index ended 0.1 per cent higher at 26,885.24 as of the close of trading, after dropping as much as 1.6 per cent. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.7 per cent. On the mainland, both the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.6 per cent. Search-engine operator Baidu rose 2.7 per cent to HK$140.90 after unveiling a US$5... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342440/alibaba-kuaishou-smic-drop-hong-kong-tech-stock-sell-ai-fears-grip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342440/alibaba-kuaishou-smic-drop-hong-kong-tech-stock-sell-ai-fears-grip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:13:15 +0000 Cao Li,Yulu Ao Cao Li,Yulu Ao When Malaysian civil engineering contractor BBSB International listed in Hong Kong last month, its offering was oversubscribed by a factor of nearly 11,000, and its shares rose more than fivefold from their offer price of HK$0.60 on the morning of their trading debut. BBSB is one of several non-Chinese companies that have flocked to Hong Kong to list recently, and banks expect more to follow this year as the city’s initial public offering (IPO) market booms. While New York and London used to be... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342363/vibrant-hong-kong-market-attract-more-listings-abroad-bankers-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342363/vibrant-hong-kong-market-attract-more-listings-abroad-bankers-say?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:45:36 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks edged up on Wednesday, recovering from tech-led losses in the morning, as gains in mainland solar companies and easing concerns over a broad value-added tax (VAT) hike helped lift sentiment. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.1 per cent to 26,847.32 at the close of trading, after falling as much as 0.9 per cent earlier. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.8 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 0.8 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.9 per cent. Power-tool... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:52:34 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday amid stabilising risk sentiment, but losses in technology shares capped the upside amid market chatter that Chinese authorities may target financial and internet value-added services for tax-rate adjustments. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.2 per cent to 26,834.77 at the close of trading, after rising as much as 1.3 per cent earlier. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 1.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342166/hong-kong-stocks-rise-easing-geopolitical-tensions-precious-metals-gain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342166/hong-kong-stocks-rise-easing-geopolitical-tensions-precious-metals-gain?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:48:07 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, mirroring Wall Street’s retreat, as risk sentiment evaporated after a choppy end to last week that also dragged down precious metals. The Hang Seng Index declined 2.2 per cent to 26,775.57 at the close of trading, the biggest drop since November 21. It added to a 2.1 per cent loss recorded in the previous session. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 3.4 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index lost 2.1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index fell 2.5 per... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342032/hong-kong-stocks-drop-shaky-risk-sentiment-us-equities-and-metals-slide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342032/hong-kong-stocks-drop-shaky-risk-sentiment-us-equities-and-metals-slide?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:00:04 +0000 Kandy Wong,Enoch Yiu Kandy Wong,Enoch Yiu China and the United Kingdom are expected to sign more business deals as the British delegation, which comprises 54 companies, heads to Shanghai from Beijing as part of Keir Starmer’s visit, the first by a UK prime minister since 2018. The UK delegation will attend a reception in Shanghai on Friday evening, according to Peter Burnett, chief executive of the China-Britain Business Council. A business forum will be held, followed by lunch on Saturday before the group departs the country. “I think... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:02:36 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks retreated on Friday, ending a seven-day rally, as investors locked in profits on the final trading day in January after a sharp month-long surge. Investors were also cautious ahead of an announcement on the US Federal Reserve’s next chair. The Hang Seng Index fell 2.1 per cent to 27,387.11 at the close, pulling back from a multi-year high on Thursday. The benchmark climbed 6.8 per cent this month, its strongest performance since September 2025, when it finished 7.1 per cent... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341753/hong-kong-stocks-end-7-day-rally-investors-resort-profit-taking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341753/hong-kong-stocks-end-7-day-rally-investors-resort-profit-taking?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:18:48 +0000 Enoch Yiu Enoch Yiu Investment bankers in Asia are set for their best payday since 2021, with UBS, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley raising bonuses by an average of 20 per cent, according to people familiar with the lenders’ plans. The fat cheques follow higher revenues powered by robust initial public offering (IPO) activity, vibrant stock and bond markets, and a steady flow of mergers and acquisitions in 2025. Representatives for UBS, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley declined to comment when reached by the... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341062/ubs-citigroup-morgan-stanley-boost-bonus-investment-bankers-20?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3341062/ubs-citigroup-morgan-stanley-boost-bonus-investment-bankers-20?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:30:13 +0000 Enoch Yiu Enoch Yiu Singapore Exchange (SGX) Group is seeking to widen its cross-listing schemes with Shanghai and Shenzhen and explore partnerships with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) and other exchanges, according to its CEO. “Connectivity, in my view, is the new architecture for capital markets,” said Loh Boon Chye in an exclusive interview with the Post during his visit to Shenzhen last week. “We look towards more connectivity, not just with China but with other like-minded exchanges.” Loh said if... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340933/singapore-exchange-hints-deeper-ties-hkex-can-yuan-business-open-doors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340933/singapore-exchange-hints-deeper-ties-hkex-can-yuan-business-open-doors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:09 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, with investors taking profit after a strong earnings outlook from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) bolstered confidence in the durability of AI-related demand and lifted risk appetite globally. The Hang Seng Index lost 0.3 per cent to 26,844.96 at the close of trading, after rising as much as 0.9 per cent to touch 27,176.31. The benchmark finished this week with a 2.3 per cent gain. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 0.1 per cent. On the mainland,... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340082/hong-kong-stocks-advance-investor-confidence-ai-driven-demand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3340082/hong-kong-stocks-advance-investor-confidence-ai-driven-demand?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:40:34 +0000 Julie Zhang Julie Zhang Chinese investment bank Citic Securities took the top position for overall investment banking fees in Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, in 2025, driven by its strong business performance in bond and initial public offering (IPO) underwriting, according to a report released on Tuesday by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The Beijing-based brokerage generated US$1.45 billion in investment banking fees during the last year, accounting for 5.8 per cent of the total Asia-Pacific investment banking... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3338888/citic-securities-tops-asia-pacific-investment-banking-ranks-us145-billion-fees?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3338888/citic-securities-tops-asia-pacific-investment-banking-ranks-us145-billion-fees?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:01:11 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks made a strong start to 2026 on Friday, as investors bet on economic growth after both the mainland and Hong Kong markets recorded bull runs in 2025. The Hang Seng Index surged 2.8 per cent to 26,338.47 at the close, notching the biggest gain since May 12 and pushing the benchmark to the highest level since November 17. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 3.6 per cent. On the mainland, the markets were closed for public holidays. Leading the advance, search-engine giant Baidu jumped... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338452/hong-kong-stocks-jump-2026-investors-bet-continued-bull-run?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338452/hong-kong-stocks-jump-2026-investors-bet-continued-bull-run?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:27:35 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Mainland Chinese stocks rose on Friday, supported by a firmer yuan after the currency strengthened beyond the 7-per-US-dollar mark, stoking optimism that policymakers may tolerate a gradual appreciation to bolster investor confidence. The broad-based CSI 300 Index increased 0.3 per cent to 4,657.24 at the close of trading, adding to a 0.2 per cent rise a day earlier. The Shanghai Composite Index lifted 0.1 per cent. Hong Kong’s market was closed on Thursday and Friday for the Christmas... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337755/firmer-yuan-fuels-chinese-share-gains-bets-beijing-will-tolerate-appreciation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337755/firmer-yuan-fuels-chinese-share-gains-bets-beijing-will-tolerate-appreciation?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 02:45:33 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Mainland Chinese stocks rose on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses as investors digested the cautious but supportive policy signals from the central bank, with gains led by insurers and defensive names. The broad-based CSI 300 Index added 0.2 per cent to 4,642.54 by the close, after briefly trading lower in the session. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 per cent. Hong Kong’s market was closed on Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holiday. Among the notable gainers, electrical... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337678/china-shares-edge-lower-hopes-fade-near-term-stimulus-boost?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337678/china-shares-edge-lower-hopes-fade-near-term-stimulus-boost?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:53:40 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s rally, as investors grew more confident about earnings growth prospects despite fading expectations for near-term US rate cuts. The Hang Seng Index increased 0.2 per cent to 25,818.93 at the close of trading, erasing the 0.1 per cent loss recorded on Tuesday. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.4 per cent. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.5 per cent while the CSI 300 Index lifted 0.3 per cent. Hong Kong’s stock market... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337558/hong-kong-stocks-rise-wall-street-rally-boosts-confidence-earnings-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337558/hong-kong-stocks-rise-wall-street-rally-boosts-confidence-earnings-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:09:51 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Tuesday, reversing early gains, as investors booked profits, offsetting optimism that the rally could extend into next year. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.1 per cent lower at 25,774.14, after rising as much as 0.5 per cent earlier. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.7 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 0.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.1 per cent. Technology heavyweights weighed on the index. Short-video sharing platform Kuaishou... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337414/hong-kong-stocks-climb-santa-rally-extends-second-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337414/hong-kong-stocks-climb-santa-rally-extends-second-day?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:39:57 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday alongside Asia-Pacific markets, with traders upbeat about finishing the year on a strong note. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.4 per cent higher at 25,801.77, paring some of the 1.1 per cent loss last week. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.9 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.7 per cent. Trading in Hong Kong will be shortened over the holiday period, with an early close on Christmas Eve, while the... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337259/alibaba-pop-mart-lead-hong-kong-stocks-higher-christmas-trading-break?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337259/alibaba-pop-mart-lead-hong-kong-stocks-higher-christmas-trading-break?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:32:42 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday as traders positioned for additional growth-supportive measures after Beijing vowed to strengthen the domestic market to buffer against external headwinds at its annual central economic work conference. The Hang Seng Index gained 1.8 per cent to 25,976.79 at the close of trading – the biggest gain since November 24. It helped trim its weekly loss to 0.4 per cent. The Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 1.9 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index climbed 0.6 per... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336142/hong-kong-stocks-advance-beijing-vows-bolster-economy-key-conference?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336142/hong-kong-stocks-advance-beijing-vows-bolster-economy-key-conference?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:19:02 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks closed flat on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut briefly lifted sentiment, while investors still awaited policy signals ahead of China’s central economic work conference. The Hang Seng Index edged down less than 0.1 per cent to 25,530.51 as of the close of trading, after rising as much as 1 per cent earlier. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.8 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index dropped 0.9 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.7 per cent. Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335980/hong-kong-stocks-advance-china-stimulus-bets-and-fed-interest-rate-cut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335980/hong-kong-stocks-advance-china-stimulus-bets-and-fed-interest-rate-cut?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:25:03 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors bet on Beijing’s stimulus measures to shore up the property market and broader economy while waiting for clues on the US Federal Reserve’s policy path next year. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3 per cent to 25,540.78 at the close of trading after falling as much as 0.7 per cent earlier in the session. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.5 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.2... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335827/hong-kong-stocks-extend-losses-wall-street-caution-weighs-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335827/hong-kong-stocks-extend-losses-wall-street-caution-weighs-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:25:58 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao China and Hong Kong stocks could deliver nearly 20 per cent gains in 2026, supported by resilient global growth, improving earnings and easing competition among e-commerce giants, according to JPMorgan. The bank expected the MSCI China Index to rebound further as valuations normalised and Beijing’s push to curb excess capacity boosted profitability across key sectors, said Wendy Liu, chief China equity strategist at JPMorgan. “Earnings are giving us confidence,” Liu said during a media briefing... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335804/china-hong-kong-stocks-set-gain-nearly-20-2026-jpmorgan-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335804/china-hong-kong-stocks-set-gain-nearly-20-2026-jpmorgan-says?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:30:08 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks extended their losing run on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight pullback, as traders priced in an interest-rate cut but grew uneasy about the pace of reductions expected next year. Sentiment was further dampened after economists at global banks flagged that the latest China Politburo readout suggested “a lack of urgency” for policy stimulus. The Hang Seng Index lost 1.3 per cent to 25,434.23 at the close of trading, adding to the 1.2 per cent loss recorded the previous... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335677/hong-kong-stocks-extend-losses-amid-rate-cut-caution-muted-china-policy-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335677/hong-kong-stocks-extend-losses-amid-rate-cut-caution-muted-china-policy-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:29:29 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks slipped on Monday, snapping a two-day rebound, as investors remained cautious about the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rate cuts and awaited clearer policy direction ahead of China’s Central Economic Work Conference later this month. The Hang Seng Index lost 1.2 per cent to 25,765.36 at the close of trading, the biggest decline since November 21. The Hang Seng Tech Index was little changed. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained 0.8 per cent and the Shanghai... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335548/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-investors-await-china-policy-cues-tech-property?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335548/hong-kong-stocks-retreat-investors-await-china-policy-cues-tech-property?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:13:55 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks are set to extend their gains in 2026 after a strong rally this year, HSBC Asset Management said, with improved earnings, easing deflationary pressures and policy support expected to underpin further upside despite lingering global rate and geopolitical uncertainties. When investors were asked to sum up their outlook for 2026, the words that came up most often were “uncertainty” and “volatility”, said Michael Cross, the firm’s Asia chief investment officer,... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334798/hsbc-tips-hong-kong-and-mainland-chinese-shares-maintain-recovery-momentum-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334798/hsbc-tips-hong-kong-and-mainland-chinese-shares-maintain-recovery-momentum-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:54:33 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by technology heavyweights, as growing conviction about a US interest-rate cut this month overcame concerns about an artificial-intelligence bubble and a contraction in mainland factory activity. The Hang Seng Index added 0.7 per cent to close at 26,033.26. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.8 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index advanced 1.1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.7 per cent. Among major gainers, e-commerce firm Alibaba Group... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334704/tech-firms-lead-hong-kong-stocks-upwards-rate-cut-month-locked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334704/tech-firms-lead-hong-kong-stocks-upwards-rate-cut-month-locked?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:21:14 +0000 Yulu Ao Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks finished flat on Thursday, paring intraday gains sparked by Nvidia’s better-than-expected earnings that briefly dispelled Wall Street’s concerns about a potential artificial intelligence bubble. The Hang Seng Index closed little changed at 25,835.57. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.6 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index declined 0.5 per cent and the Shanghai Composite lost 0.4 per cent. Search-engine giant Baidu rose 2.4 per cent to HK$113.90, while short-video sharing... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3333474/hong-kong-stocks-reverse-4-day-slide-nvidia-earnings-lift-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3333474/hong-kong-stocks-reverse-4-day-slide-nvidia-earnings-lift-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:18:10 +0000 Enoch Yiu Enoch Yiu Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), the operator of Asia’s third-largest stock market, on Wednesday reported its best quarterly and nine-month earnings on record on the back of rising turnover and initial public offerings (IPOs). Net profit for the three months to September rose 56 per cent from a year earlier to HK$4.9 billion (US$628 million), or HK$3.88 per share, beating analysts’ estimate of HK$4.7 billion, according to an exchange filing. It was HKEX’s best quarterly profit, exceeding... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3331574/hkex-rides-rising-turnover-and-ipos-post-record-quarterly-profit-us628-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3331574/hkex-rides-rising-turnover-and-ipos-post-record-quarterly-profit-us628-million?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:31:47 +0000 Zhang Shidong,Yulu Ao Zhang Shidong,Yulu Ao Hong Kong stocks on Tuesday extended a loss following a summit that de-escalated China-US tensions as the market reassessed earlier optimism and grew wary of frothy valuations of artificial intelligence-linked shares. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.8 per cent to 25,952.40 at the close, taking the decline to 1.5 per cent since a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US leader Donald Trump last week. Trading was choppy, with the benchmark wiping out a 0.5 per cent gain on the day triggered... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3331410/hong-kong-stocks-advance-amazon-openai-tech-alliance-despite-fed-uncertainty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3331410/hong-kong-stocks-advance-amazon-openai-tech-alliance-despite-fed-uncertainty?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:32:16 +0000