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Kenny Tang Sing-hing

(鄧聲興)

鄧聲興

Kenny Tang Sing-hing is a non-executive director of AOM International Group since December 2024. Holding a Ph.D. in Economics, he was previously the Managing Director at Crosby Securities Limited. He is a member of the Election Committee (Financial Services) for Hong Kong.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong regulator now a ‘collection agent’ for wronged investors

SFC follows international peers by pursuing compensation for victims rather than fines in some cases of securities misconduct.

16 May 2026 - 10:05AM

Banking & finance

How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub

27 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong stock market

AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as options multiply

23 Apr 2026 - 3:53PM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong IPOs lure mainland China insurers seeking higher returns

Beijing’s emphasis on patient capital and market stability spurs mainland China’s insurers to channel funds into Hong Kong listings.

22 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM

Taikang Life is among mainland China insurance companies that have emerged as major cornerstone investors in Hong Kong IPOs. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong stock market

Premium for mainland China shares erodes or flips as Hong Kong draws capital

In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium.

21 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM

Banking & finance

HKEX proposes halving settlement cycle to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027.

17 Apr 2026 - 9:51PM

Banking & finance

Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch

Analysts and investors say the HKMA’s cautious approach prioritises risk control, but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions.

22 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM

Analysts say the HKMA has prioritised risk management , even as it seeks to promote financial innovation through stablecoins. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s anticipated stablecoin licence by end-March does not materialise

Analysts say the delay is most likely administrative and that the overall plan is still on track.

1 Apr 2026 - 8:30AMvideocam

Banking & finance

Exclusive | HKU kicks off roadshow for US$385 million bond to back Northern Metropolis plan

Roadshows arranged by bankers including HSBC Holdings will draw banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers in the coming days.

31 Mar 2026 - 9:17AM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong sends ‘very strong message’ with insider-trading arrests

Joint operation by ICAC and SFC shows commitment to protecting city’s status as a fundraising hub, analysts say.

13 Mar 2026 - 7:10AM

Banking & finance

Middle East tensions set to strengthen Hong Kong as a gold and wealth hub

Expanding gold vault capacity and new tax incentives for family offices are part of Hong Kong’s broader push to attract global wealth.

5 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM

The Hong Kong Gold Exchange kicked off the Year of the Horse with its traditional Lunar New Year opening ceremony in Sheung Wan. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong to speed up stock settlement time to catch up with West, mainland China

HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre.

25 Feb 2026 - 8:45PM

China stock market

Index compiler MSCI tilts towards Chinese tech stocks in latest revamp

A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology.

12 Feb 2026 - 7:30AM

Bonds

Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue: bankers

Issuers raised US$7.4 billion in convertibles in early 2026, nearly half of last year’s total, as they rushed to lock in high share prices.

9 Feb 2026 - 10:30AM

The number of companies rushing to issue convertible bonds is growing even as the Lunar New Year approaches, according to market players. Photo: Getty Images

Banking & finance

HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid high Hong Kong, mainland China growth

It ‘makes sense’ for HSBC to focus on ‘core high-growth markets’ that have ‘underpenetrated’ insurance needs, analyst says.

19 Jan 2026 - 11:35AM

People take photos of the Merlion statue in the Marina Bay area in Singapore on June 30, 2020. Photo: AP Photo

Banking & finance

Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?

Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.

12 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM

IPO

Zijin Gold launches second-biggest Hong Kong IPO of the year

Offering attracts 29 cornerstone investors, including heavyweights GIC, Hillhouse, BlackRock and Schroders.

19 Sep 2025 - 4:02PM

CATL

CATL’s Hong Kong-Shenzhen premium grows after JPMorgan upgrades its stock

The stock’s strength in both markets reflects confidence in China’s energy storage sector.

15 Sep 2025 - 5:15PM

A CATL booth at an expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

IPO

Zijin’s gold unit says it tops the world in output growth ahead of IPO

Average annual gold output grew 21.4 per cent between 2022 and 2024, making it the world’s 11th biggest producer last year, said the unit of Zijin Mining Group.

15 Sep 2025 - 1:03PM

Banking & finance

JPMorgan, UBS positive on CK Hutchison’s ports deal update

Morgan Stanley noted that CK Hutchison’s 11 per cent profit growth in the first half was better than its estimate.

16 Aug 2025 - 9:37AM

Banking & finance

Adrian Cheng leaves New World after securing funding lifeline

The package will ‘allow the group more flexibility to better manage its expected ongoing business and financial needs,’ NWD says.

1 Jul 2025 - 10:36AM

Adrian Cheng Chi-Kong, the former Chief Executive Officer of New World Development, spoke at The Hong Kong - Asean Summit 2024 on September 13, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Kenny Tang Sing-hing

(鄧聲興)

Hong Kong regulator now a ‘collection agent’ for wronged investors

SFC follows international peers by pursuing compensation for victims rather than fines in some cases of securities misconduct.

How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub

AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as options multiply

Hong Kong IPOs lure mainland China insurers seeking higher returns

Beijing’s emphasis on patient capital and market stability spurs mainland China’s insurers to channel funds into Hong Kong listings.

Premium for mainland China shares erodes or flips as Hong Kong draws capital

In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium.

HKEX proposes halving settlement cycle to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027.

Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch

Analysts and investors say the HKMA’s cautious approach prioritises risk control, but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions.

Hong Kong’s anticipated stablecoin licence by end-March does not materialise

Analysts say the delay is most likely administrative and that the overall plan is still on track.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | HKU kicks off roadshow for US$385 million bond to back Northern Metropolis plan

Roadshows arranged by bankers including HSBC Holdings will draw banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers in the coming days.

Hong Kong sends ‘very strong message’ with insider-trading arrests

Joint operation by ICAC and SFC shows commitment to protecting city’s status as a fundraising hub, analysts say.

Middle East tensions set to strengthen Hong Kong as a gold and wealth hub

Expanding gold vault capacity and new tax incentives for family offices are part of Hong Kong’s broader push to attract global wealth.

Hong Kong to speed up stock settlement time to catch up with West, mainland China

HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre.

Index compiler MSCI tilts towards Chinese tech stocks in latest revamp

A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology.

Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue: bankers

Issuers raised US$7.4 billion in convertibles in early 2026, nearly half of last year’s total, as they rushed to lock in high share prices.

HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid high Hong Kong, mainland China growth

It ‘makes sense’ for HSBC to focus on ‘core high-growth markets’ that have ‘underpenetrated’ insurance needs, analyst says.

Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?

Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.

Zijin Gold launches second-biggest Hong Kong IPO of the year

Offering attracts 29 cornerstone investors, including heavyweights GIC, Hillhouse, BlackRock and Schroders.

CATL’s Hong Kong-Shenzhen premium grows after JPMorgan upgrades its stock

The stock’s strength in both markets reflects confidence in China’s energy storage sector.

Zijin’s gold unit says it tops the world in output growth ahead of IPO

Average annual gold output grew 21.4 per cent between 2022 and 2024, making it the world’s 11th biggest producer last year, said the unit of Zijin Mining Group.

JPMorgan, UBS positive on CK Hutchison’s ports deal update

Morgan Stanley noted that CK Hutchison’s 11 per cent profit growth in the first half was better than its estimate.

Adrian Cheng leaves New World after securing funding lifeline

The package will ‘allow the group more flexibility to better manage its expected ongoing business and financial needs,’ NWD says.

Exclusive | HKU kicks off roadshow for US$385 million bond to back Northern Metropolis plan