Markets & Investing

HK achieves record-breaking 539 FDIs 2024

HK achieves record-breaking 539 FDIs 2024

The total investment brought to Hong Kong’s economy reached $67.7b.
11 hours ago

London Metal Exchange approves Hong Kong as metal delivery point

This shows HK’s role as a “super connector.”
11 hours ago

HK registers over 145,000 new local companies in 2024

Hong Kong also registered 1,079 new places of business for non-Hong Kong companies.
1 day ago

Franklin Templeton launches low-volatility bond fund in Hong Kong

It is designed to provide a stable investment solution in uncertain market conditions by focusing on low-volatility strategies.
4 days ago

Investment volume rises 3% in Q4 2024 amidst rate cuts and LTV changes

Meanwhile, the capital value of office and industrial assets reported YoY declines.
5 days ago

TalkingData sets up regional headquarters in Hong Kong

It plans to cooperate with local enterprises to explore cross-sector data applications.
6 days ago

NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds

NUS’  strategy includes a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northern Trust to develop solutions in ESG finance.

Hong Kong stocks shine with capital return policies for 2025 gains: Schroders

Hong Kong stocks, despite being world-class operators, remain undervalued, Schroders said.

Primus raises $3.5m in latest seed funding round

The new funding will scale its operations and expand its team with additional cryptographers and developers.

Country Garden unveils debt restructuring deal to cut US$11.6b burden

The company has secured a maturity extension of up to 11.5 years from banks.

InvestHK opens second office in Türkiye

This aligns with plans outlined in the 2024-25 budget.

Varadise secures $23.3m Series A funding

The funding round was led by Betatron Venture Group.

Towngas Smart Energy lists first RMB515m quasi-REITs on Shenzhen Exchange

It is the first quasi-REITs issuance by a Hong Kong-invested company in the Chinese mainland.

Endowus raises $408m in latest funding round

This also brings the company’s overall fundraising to $856m.

Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies

In 2023, 68.5% of companies adopted employee share plans before their IPO, compared to 57.3% in 2013

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Analysts are not too worried about the impact of US tariffs on Asian investments.

AEF launches US$150m venture fund to scale AI startups globally

The fund is managed by AEF’s investment arm, NextGen Partners.