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State Grid raises 14.9 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) in record Hong Kong dim sum bond issuance
China's State Grid Corporation on Monday completed the largest single issuance by a Chinese state-owned enterprise in Hong Kong's offshore yuan bond market, known as dim sum bonds. The deal underscore
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Singapore hopes its easy access to the latest AI models, thanks to close ties with both the US and China, will prevent finance high-flyers from moving to Hong Kong.
Singapore hopes its easy access to the latest AI models, thanks to close ties with both the US and China, will prevent finance high-flyers from moving to Hong Kong.
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Chinese SOEs Consolidate Overseas Accounts into Treasury Hubs, Preferring Hong Kong
This move aims to address a broader crackdown on outflows of state cash and resolve fragmented cash management resulting from decades of overseas expansion, making it easier for regulators and company
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Hong Kong raises guaranteed coupon rate for its latest batch of Silver Bonds to 4.25%, up from 3.85% last year, with up to HK$50 billion (US$6.4 billion) on offer.
The 11th batch of three-year Silver Bonds, aimed at senior citizens, will go on sale from August 21, amid market expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year.
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China's Ministry of Finance is set to raise 15 billion yuan (US$2.22 billion) through a sovereign bond auction in Hong Kong, days after the city launched a new hedging tool for mainland bond
This sale marks the fourth tranche of Beijing’s 84 billion yuan sovereign bond program for the year, which was approved by the State Council.
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Hong Kong to Launch Chinese Government Bond Futures on Monday
Hong Kong is set to launch Chinese government bond futures on Monday. This initiative marks a renewed effort by Beijing to offer a key hedging tool, aiming to support the globalization of its debt mar
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Hong Kong Gold Imports Hit Decade-High in June Ahead of Clearing System Launch
Hong Kong's gold imports surged to their highest level since late 2014 in June. This increase was driven by preparations for the city's recently launched gold clearing system and robust demand from ma
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KPMG: Major Reforms to Hong Kong’s Fund Tax System Will Attract Global Asset Management Firms to Set Up Operations There
Svmuu News: KPMG today released its latest “Hong Kong Asset Management and Private Equity Outlook” report, noting that reforms to Hong Kong’s tax-exempt fund regime and tax relief system for ancillary
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Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: An Overview of the Regulatory Framework and Major Licensed Platforms
Hong Kong officially implemented the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing regime on June 1, 2023, with the aim of providing a clear regulatory framework for virtual asset trading. As of June 2025, 11 institutions have been granted Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licenses by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This article will delve into Hong Kong’s regulatory principles, restrictions on the cryptocurrencies available to retail investors, and introduce several major licensed platforms to help readers understand the key considerations for conducting compliant virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.
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Paul Chan: Hong Kong Will Be Able to Provide Approximately 180,000 PFLOPS of Computing Power by 2032; AI Development Has Entered the System-Level Planning Phase
Svmuu News: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan published a column in which he noted that artificial intelligence is being applied at various levels, including embodied intelligence—which extends
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Paul Chan: Hong Kong Is a “Super Converter” for Mainland Enterprises Expanding Overseas
Svmuu News: Paul Chan Mo-po, Secretary for Finance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, stated in a blog post on the 28th that Hong Kong is not only an important channel for attr
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1. The Joint Maritime Information Center has raised the threat level for the Strait of Hormuz; 2. Cathie Wood: Growing demand for asset preservation and cross-border allocation tools may drive up dema
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Hong Kong Government: Regulated Stablecoins Expected to Launch in the Middle to Second Half of This Year
Svmuu News: The Hong Kong government announced that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority granted stablecoin issuer licenses to two institutions with banking backgrounds in April 2026. Based on the two ins
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Record-High AI-Driven Leveraged Bets in Asia: SK Hynix’s 2x Long ETF in South Korea Reaches $13 Billion in Assets Under Management
Svmuu News: The Kobeissi Letter posted on X that the Hong Kong-listed SK Hynix 2x Leveraged Long ETF has reached a record high of $13 billion in assets under management (AUM). This figure has more tha
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Hong Kong Investment Committee: Herd Mentality Among Virtual Asset Investors Is Declining, While Reliance on Financial Influencers Is Increasing
Svmuu News: The Investor and Financial Education Committee under the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission conducted a follow-up study to the previously published scientific research on the beha
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Standard Chartered plans to establish a gold warehouse in Hong Kong
Svmuu News: Tsang Kai-chi, Head of Market Finance and Strategic Clients for Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong, Greater China, and North Asia regions, stated that Standard Chartered is exploring the feasi
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Responds to SpaceX Barring HK and Mainland Investors from Subscribing: This Move Will Harm US Interests
Svmuu News: In response to market rumors that SpaceX has barred investors from Hong Kong and Mainland China from participating in its new share subscription, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo
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Hong Kong's stablecoin to launch this year; Anchor Technology expects a pilot program in the middle of the year, while HSBC plans to launch in the third or fourth quarter
Svmuu News: When discussing the upcoming arrangements for stablecoin licenses, Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue stated that Jingdian Technology is expected to launch a stablecoin
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Hong Kong SAR Government Releases "Hong Kong Corporate Treasury Centre Development Action Plan"
Svmuu News Hong Kong SAR Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB), Christopher Hui, today (9th) announced the "Hong Kong Corporate Treasury Centre Development Action Plan" at th
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Paul Chan: Domestic and Overseas Investors Show Their Confidence; Hong Kong’s Asset Management Business Shows Impressive Growth
Svmuu reported on May 31st that Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, stated in a blog post that domestic and international capital has cast a vote
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Data: Trading volume of 12 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong nearly tripled year-on-year in Q1, brokerage commission income grew over 80% last year
Svmuu reported that Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Chairman Wong Tin-yau revealed in a recent speech that Hong Kong has systematically expanded the scope of products and services av
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Hong Kong's first five-year plan focuses on new growth engines, with HK$388 billion raised in IPOs in the first nine months of 2026
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated on Thursday that the city's first five-year plan provides a clear framework for policymaking and investment, urging businesses to understand government
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UAE bank Mashreq injects $125m into Hong Kong business as China ties deepen.
UAE bank Mashreq injects $125m into Hong Kong business as China ties deepen.
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Hong Kong aims to increase its total gold storage capacity by more than tenfold to 2,000 tons by 2030
Hong Kong is actively enhancing its status as an international gold trading center. According to government plans, Hong Kong aims to increase its total gold storage capacity by more than tenfold to 2,
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The initiative aims to help mainland and overseas green enterprises spread their ideas and solutions to Belt and Road markets
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated on Monday at the Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference that Hong Kong will launch a Green Technology Bridgehead Programme next year. The initiative aims t
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a total of 142 strategic enterprises have now established or expanded their operations in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, stated that as of the end of September this year, the first six batches of strategic enterprises introduced to Hong Kong through the Office for Attracting S
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The meeting allowed participants to personally understand Hong Kong's role as a bridge
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that hosting the recently concluded APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting was of great significance to Hong Kong. The meeting allowed participants to p
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Hong Kong has signed an agreement to introduce a gold refinery, aiming to boost its gold storage capacity to over 2,000 tons within three years to solidify its status as an international gold hub.
Hong Kong has confirmed agreements with Switzerland's Valcambi and China's Point Gold International to establish a local gold refinery in Hong Kong. This move is a significant step by Hong Kong's Offi
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Chinalco establishes corporate treasury centre in Hong Kong
Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco), a state-owned enterprise, has established a corporate treasury centre in Hong Kong to manage its offshore funds, Invest Hong Kong announced on Friday. The new
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The Hong Kong government plans to tender a Sha Tin plot for student accommodation this quarter, which analysts say could attract major developers to the market.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, announced on Thursday that two land parcels will be tendered in the October-December quarter, including a 1,100-square-meter site in Siu
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Hong Kong's pension system ranks 2nd in Asia, 16th globally, trailing only Singapore
According to the annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension report released on Tuesday, Hong Kong retained its B grade with a score of 71.2, remaining a clear regional leader ahead of Malaysia, mainlan
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Hong Kong CE John Lee says city to showcase comprehensive development at Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting
Hong Kong CE John Lee says city to showcase comprehensive development at Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting
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Hong Kong Investors Most Eager to Outperform, But Temper Return Hopes: Survey
A survey by Natixis Investment Managers in August found that 95% of Hong Kong investors aim to outperform the market, the highest proportion in Asia (average 85%). However, their long-term return expe
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Hong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study finds
Hong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study finds
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Applications for the Hong Kong Academy of Finance's Financial Leaders Program 2027 will open on October 15.
The Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF) announced that applications for its Financial Leaders Programme (FLP) 2027 intake will open on October 15 and close on December 4. Since its launch in 2022, the
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Hong Kong to host APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting from October 20-21, showcasing its role as an international financial hub
Hong Kong will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) for the first time from October 20 to 21. The event, which will gather finance ministers from 21
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New Hong Kong-China Checkpoint Opens, Capable of Handling 200,000 Daily Trips
A new checkpoint facility at Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, connecting Hong Kong and China, has opened. It is designed to handle 200,000 trips a day at a single gate, allowing travelers to automatically
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Hong Kong-based King Fook Jewellery Group has leased new retail space in Admiralty for $34.2 million, a move analysts say signals confidence in the retail market.
King Fook Jewellery Group has decided to lease a 550-square-meter retail space in Pacific Place Two, Admiralty, for a six-year term, with a total rent of approximately HK$268.5 million (approximately
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China's Gold Accumulation and Hong Kong Gold Hub Bolster Yuan Internationalization Push
China's 23-month gold buying streak and Hong Kong's plans to expand its yuan-denominated gold trading hub are seen as key steps in Beijing's push for yuan internationalization. Hong Kong confirmed las
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Chinese jeweler Laofengxiang Gold has leased an entire floor in One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, to support its global expansion.
Chinese jeweler Laofengxiang Gold has leased an entire floor in One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, to support its global expansion.
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Hong Kong new home sales surge 95% in September, outpacing secondary market
Hong Kong new home sales surged over 95% to about 1,500 units in September, with transaction value jumping 31.8% to HK$20.88 billion ($2.66 billion), according to Centaline Property. Analysts attribut
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A retail shop in Central, Hong Kong, changed hands for HK$21.4 million, with the buyer being the heir of Swiss lingerie manufacturer Triumph.
Hong Kong-based developer Hip Shing Hong sold a retail property on Albany Road in Central, which it had held for over 50 years, for HK$21.4 million to an heir of Swiss lingerie manufacturer Triumph at
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Hong Kong officials reiterate crypto licensing bill to take effect by end of 2026
Hong Kong officials reiterated plans to establish a digital asset licensing regime by the end of 2026, covering four categories: digital asset trading, custody, advisory, and management services.
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Analysis of Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Trading Platform Regulation and Licensing Status
Hong Kong officially implemented the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing regime on June 1, 2023, regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Since August 2023, licensed exchanges have been permitted to offer services to retail investors, marking a significant step in the maturation of Hong Kong's regulatory framework for virtual assets. As of December 18, 2024, seven platforms have obtained SFC licenses, requiring them to meet stringent capital requirements and client asset custody rules to ensure investor protection and market stability.
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Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: An Overview of the Regulatory Framework and Major Licensed Platforms
Hong Kong officially implemented the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing regime on June 1, 2023, with the aim of providing a clear regulatory framework for virtual asset trading. As of June 2025, 11 institutions have been granted Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licenses by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This article will delve into Hong Kong’s regulatory principles, restrictions on the cryptocurrencies available to retail investors, and introduce several major licensed platforms to help readers understand the key considerations for conducting compliant virtual asset trading in Hong Kong.
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