Chinese local government entities have carried the mantle of cornerstone investors in first-time stock offerings in Hong Kong in the past two years as foreign investors shun deals. Their outsize role could work against the city’s capital market, market experts say.

Investigation into Yao Qian, who serves as the director of the department of technology supervision at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, comes amid an uptick in market reforms.

Guolian Securities plans to buy a 95.48 per cent stake in unlisted Minsheng Securities, in an acquisition that is expected to make it a top-20 brokerage.

Hong Kong stocks rose and completed its best weekly performance since October 2011 as positive earnings from top-tier Chinese companies and supportive policy measures boosted investor confidence

Global investors turn constructive on Chinese stocks after a series of stock market reforms aimed at strengthening scrutiny and boosting returns to shareholders.

Hong Kong stocks rise on optimism that the appetite for Chinese assets is returning as Beijing pledges support to markets and signs of an earnings recovery emerges.

SenseTime’s shares gained as much as 36 per cent after the company launched the latest iteration of its SenseNova large language model.

Hong Kong stocks rose for a third day after earnings optimism drove the benchmark Hang Seng Index to a five-month high.

Goldman says Chinese stocks may rise 40 per cent amid ‘more conducive trading environment’ in near term, while UBS raises ratings on Chinese and Hong Kong stocks to overweight.

Chabaidao’s stock ended the day 27 per cent lower after slumping as much as 38 per cent. It raised about HK$2.6 billion (US$331.7 million) from the sale of 147.8 million shares at HK$17.50 each.

Hong Kong stocks climbed most in three weeks as investors ramped up their buying on expectations that a slew of supportive measures from the Chinese securities watchdog will aid sentiment.

Many Chinese firms are expected to shift their fundraising plans to Hong Kong following measures by the mainland’s market regulator to support initial public offerings in the city, analysts say.

CAP shares rose up to 3.1 per cent on Monday morning on the Santiago Stock Exchange. Move imposes anti-dumping fees of up to 34 per cent on imports. CAP decided to suspend planned closure of steel plant.

Hong Kong stocks extended gains amid expectations the latest measures announced by Chinese authorities will broaden the investor base

China Securities Regulatory Commission on Friday announce five measures to further enhance connectivity between mainland and Hong Kong capital markets.

‘There is an increasing demand for diversification from domestic Chinese customers,’ says Joseph Pinto, CEO of London-based money manager M&G Investments.

CSRC’s new chief Wu Qing has sought to improve corporate governance and close deep valuation discounts in a bid to revive investors’ faith in China’s US$9 trillion stock market and these bold moves have met with some early success.

China’s capital market regulators have announced a package of measures to boost liquidity, attract international investors and enhance competitiveness between the mainland and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday as investors were rattled by reports of Israeli missiles hitting Iran, with the heightened Middle East tensions triggering a scramble for safe haven assets.

It is only a matter of time before the currently depressed market stages a rebound, according to Fred Hu of private-equity firm Primavera Capital.

Hong Kong stocks gains were driven by insurance, banks and casino stocks with some investors saying conditions are right for a substantial rally in Chinese shares.

The erratic performance of Chinese stocks is not giving investors the confidence to commit their funds for the long haul, so some are betting on proxies outside the country, according to top wealth managers.

While worries about Chinese consumers and government debt are making investors cautious, attractive investment opportunities exist, according to asset managers from Pimco and Amundi at a summit in Hong Kong.

Asia looks ready to turn a corner in quarterly earnings growth this results season. Here are five key themes to watch as the report cards roll in over the next few weeks.

Hang Seng Index hovers near a five-week low after comments by Fed chairman Jerome Powell, who said it could take ‘longer than expected’ to get inflation back on target.

Global fashion retailer Ralph Lauren will explore the ‘still significant’ growth opportunities in China’s key cities as it expands in a ‘disciplined and sequenced’ manner.

WeWork’s US$47 billion valuation plunged after the company’s 2019 IPO failed to materialise due to multiple controversies – but now co-founder and former CEO Neumann wants back in to the business

Debt-laden property developer Times China Holdings is faced with a winding-up petition as it becomes the latest property company creditors are seeking to liquidate.