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Evergrande halts trading after chairman falls under investigation
Evergrande halts trading after chairman falls under investigation
Hui Ka Yan is under investigation over suspected “illegal crimes.”
Alibaba to spin-off logistics arm via separate listing in HKEX
Post-spin-off, Alibaba will still hold more than 50% of the shareholdings in Cainiao.
OCBC joins HKEX’s OTC Clear
OTC Clear offers clearing services for USD/HKD and USD/CNH cross-currency swaps.
HK establishes stock market task force
Carlson Tong will lead the group.
HK to form task force to improve stock market liquidity
The Financial Secretary will lead the task force.
Hong Kong real estate adapts to shifting trends
Amidst mixed performance of Asia Pacific property market, Knight Frank expert cites Hong Kong’s ability to make adjustments and embrace co-living...
HKEX, India Stock Exchange ink cooperation pact
The stock exchanges will promote sustainable finance in Asia amongst others.
‘Gradual’ IPO market recovery seen in second half: PwC
IPO fundraising continued to be slow in the first half of the year.
New bill slashes transaction costs for Hong Kong market makers
The government gazetted a bill waiving stamp duty payable on certain transactions relating to dual-counter stock.
HKEX expands listing rules for Specialist Tech Companies
Changes in the listing will take effect on 31 March.
Expansion of eligible shares under Stock Connect takes effect 13 March
Eligible stocks for Southbound trading are available on SSE and SZSE’s websites.
HKEX unveils plans of opening London office
The new office will expand the bourse’s international reach.
HKEX to launch 3 new stock option classes
The new option classes will be available on 6 March.
Hang Seng Indexes launches Hydrogen Energy Index
It will track companies involved in the production of hydrogen, amongst others.
Gov't to launch tax consultation in March
The gov't plans to enhance the tax certainty of onshore gains.
Hong Kong is world’s second most expensive location globally: study
New York City takes the top spot as rents soar, whilst Hong Kong’s property demand fell.
HK’s share of Asian IPO at a slump: report
IPOs declined the lowest in more than two decades.