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ETF trading under Stock Connect kicks off

There are over 130 EFTs listed in Hong Kong.

IPO market to regain momentum in H2 2022

For the whole year, PwC expects Hong Kong to raise between $180m to $200m.

Rising interest rates to be Hong Kong banks’ saving grace

NIMs are expected to rise and outweigh asset quality deterioration in the near term.

Xi wants ‘one country, two systems’ unchanged

The Chinese leader said the principle was successful.

HKEX to attract high-quality US-listed Chinese firms: PwC

Overall market capitalisation in Hong Kong reached $42t in 2021.

Is Hong Kong’s role as offshore financial center under threat?

Inflows from Mainland China will support the city, but issues are challenging this role.

Small workspace demand up 29% in 2021 due to hybrid setup

The supply for flexible workspace is expected to grow by 15% in 2023.

HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology

Qualified startups can apply to access extensive biotech funding.

Dah Sing Bank approved to open new Shenzhen Branch

Establishment of the new branch is slated for early 2023.

Businesses see 50% increase of bad debt write-offs: study

Almost half of the total value of business-to-business invoices was overdue.