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The deal with Ensonic marks MTR Lab’s first investment in a mainland Chinese company. Photo: Edmond So

MTR Lab backs AI start-up Ensonic in first mainland Chinese investment

Ensonic produces AI-based acoustic detection systems used for equipment quality control and maintenance.

China’s developers borrow more to satiate their thirst for funding

Opinion | Why Hong Kong should roll out the red carpet for international filmmakers

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Chinese AI unicorn Zhipu adds Beijing, Shenzhen government funds as shareholders

The latest funding reflects how Chinese AI-related enterprises continue to attract new investment, despite US tech restrictions.

Major investors in Zhipu AI include Alibaba Group Holding, Tencent Holdings, Meituan, GL Ventures and Legend Capital. Photo: Handout

Mainland Chinese buyers rush into Hong Kong property, agents say

Home purchases by mainland buyers surged 69 per cent in the first nine months of the year, accounting for nearly a quarter of transactions.

Meet Amy Griffin: the G9 Ventures founder’s cut deals for Spanx, and Goop

Her husband John Griffin was the founder of major hedge fund Blue Ridge Capital, but Griffin carved her own niche in venture capital by focusing on female-led unicorn start-ups and building relationships.

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Hong Kong homebuyers give the cold shoulder to New World-led Pavilia Forest II

Pavilia Forest II recorded only one sale as of 5pm on Saturday, while Double Coast I found buyers for 20 units out of 58 flats on offer.

The poor weekend home sales of Pavilia Forest II appear to cloud the outlook for the city’s property sector. Photo: Dickson Lee

China declares worst is over for housing market. Others see more misery

While China’s September stimulus blitz has restored US$4 trillion of value to stock markets, the wealth effect in the property sector is less obvious and immediate.

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China eases requirements on foreign investments in listed companies

New rule aims to draw foreign funds into yuan-denominated A shares by slashing capital requirements and reducing the lock-up period.

Editorial | Welcome AI, but put Hong Kong protections in place

New policy by the Hong Kong government on the ‘responsible’ use of AI is both timely and sensible for an international financial centre.

The Hong Kong government’s move to issue AI guidelines comes after Hongkongers lost more than HK$9.18 billion to financial scammers last year. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | Amid all the US election noise, investors need to keep calm

In a presidential race that is still too close to call, any investment positioning will be mere speculation.

Voters line up to apply for mail-in or absentee ballots outside the Allegheny County Office Building, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 29. Photo: AFP

EU investments in China soar to new quarterly record of US$3.9 billion

Germany’s Volkswagen, BMW and BASF are the top three investing businesses, according to Rhodium Group analysis.

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HKEX to open Saudi office next year to enhance market presence, connections

Move represents another effort to forge Middle East ties amid frayed China-US relations.

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Saudi Arabia’s first ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks opens flat on Tadawul debut

Albilad ETF, which tracks 30 Hong Kong-listed sharia-compliant stocks, opened flat at the opening bell.

The listing ceremony of first ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks at the Saudi Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Photo: Enoch Yiu

China’s NPC meeting key to galvanise US$4 trillion market rally

Investors expect China’s legislators to inject stimulus to propel a rally that has already added trillions to markets on the mainland and Hong Kong.

The standing committee of the National People’s Congress will convene in Beijing from November 4 to 8. Photo: Xinhua

Editorial | Shareholders will gain as HSBC begins major restructuring

Banking giant’s third-quarter profits beat expectations, and CEO Georges Elhedery’s plan to streamline operations is music to the ears of investors.

Gen Z works to enjoy travel, started investing at a younger age: HSBC

‘Nearly half of our Gen Z respondents prioritise saving for short-term goals, often linked to enjoying life,’ survey shows.

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Goldman Sachs’ 35 meetings show China stocks back on radar after fund purge

What has happened is that Beijing has activated the ‘policy put’, or whatever it takes to rescue the market, Goldman says.

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Kinger Lau, chief China equity strategist in Hong Kong at Goldman Sachs. Photo: Dickson Lee

Why are Hong Kong’s brokers going against the grain in the digital era?

Online broker Futu Securities opened its fourth branch in Causeway Bay last week, while Phillip Securities mulls new branches.

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Hong Kong to keep lobbying Beijing for IPO push, bay area benefits: Paul Chan

Investor confidence has returned to city, finance minister says during trip to US.

Horizon Robotics’ shares jump 28% in Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of Beijing-based tech firm changed hands at HK$5.12 when trading began, versus the IPO price of HK$3.99.

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Yu Kai, the chairman and chief executive of Horizon Robotics, at the trading debut of the company’s shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Photo: Aileen Chuang

HKEX’s third-quarter profit rises 7% on IPOs, turnover

Funds raised from IPOs in the June to September quarter reached HK$42.2 billion, six times higher than a year earlier.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is the operator of the third-largest market in Asia. Photo: Edmond So

Editorial | Speed of essence in Hong Kong push to be gold, commodities hub

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has set out several measures aimed at consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre.

US fund manager goes from sceptical to optimistic on China market outlook

While many global firms are underweight on China, a shift to neutral position could spur US$6 billion of inflows into Chinese assets, executive estimates.

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Singapore’s Endowus brings AI-based investing to Hong Kong

Hong Kong head Steffanie Yuen worked at Ant Group and Value Partners before meeting Endowus founders Gregory Van and Samuel Rhee.

Head of Endowus HK Steffanie Yuen talks about her company’s commission-free investment platform that uses AI and wealthtech. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Keeping it in the family: inside Hong Kong’s booming family office sector

Experts at Deloitte, InvestHK, PwC, accounting firm EY and law firm A&O Shearman on the challenges and opportunities facing single family and multifamily offices.

Family offices are thriving in Hong Kong as government measures and financial houses work with high-net-worth clients seeking to build their wealth. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong extends multi-entry mainland visa for non-permanent residents to 5 years

City leader rolls out new measure aimed at boosting city’s appeal to foreign investors and reinforcing its international trading hub status.

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Hong Kong IPOs: market abuzz with activity after China stimulus

Hong Kong’s IPO market is experiencing a surge in activity, driven by Beijing’s stimulus measures and improved investor sentiment.

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9 September, 2024
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