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There has been talk of a new Plaza-type accord to depreciate the US dollar and ensure US export competitiveness. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Macroscope | World is ready to cut US dollar down to size – but not too quickly

The US dollar is too central to the global financial system for the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord to find traction outside the US. But the search is on for alternatives.

Banking & finance

Venture-capital club expands to Hong Kong, plans US$250m fund

United States

Opinion | Trump’s executive orders will be no match for markets in grip of fear

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong to get world’s first tokenised money-market ETFs from Bosera, HashKey

Bosera HKD Money Market ETF and USD Money Market ETF, which have been approved by the SFC, are set to launch in April.

Tokenised money market ETFs are one of the use cases in the HKMA’s Project Ensemble sandbox. Photo: Shutterstock
China property

Exclusive | BlackRock sells last Shanghai asset at discount amid China retreat

The US firm is selling its last major asset in the city, Trinity Place, for 900 million yuan (US$124 million), according to sources.

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Banking & finance

Cathie Wood sees AI driving US$10 trillion global robotaxi revolution

The CEO of Ark Investment says the market will help propel a near 10-fold jump in Tesla’s share price to US$2,600 in five years.

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Family offices

More measures on the way to attract family offices to Hong Kong, Paul Chan says

More exemptions for funds and enhanced concessions for family offices to make city appealing for wealthy investors to manage their fortunes.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks at the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong summit on Wednesday. Photo: ISD
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp raises US$3 billion from its largest public bond sale

The deal comes amid a buoyant Asian bond market as risk sentiment remains steady ahead of further US trade tariffs, according to analysts.

China's economic recovery

In bid to woo more foreign investors, Shanghai pledges to loosen rules

China’s financial hub is putting in more effort to attract and retain overseas capital as economic, trade landscape grows more uncertain.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slump as investors cash out amid lack of strong catalysts

Mainland carmakers Xiaomi, Geely, Li Auto and BYD pace losses, with investors expecting volatility ahead.

Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday as investors resorted to profit-taking. Photo: Jelly Tse
Singapore

Trump outsources ‘Made-in-America’ investments to Singapore crypto firm

The US president’s Trump Media & Technology Group says it plans to work with Singapore-based Crypto.com on exchange-traded funds.

US President Donald Trump attends the “White House Crypto Summit” in Washington on March 7. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Exclusive | Hong Kong must capitalise on DeepSeek to lure global, Chinese funds: HSBC

Hong Kong’s stock market has a lot of room to expand as many companies are planning IPOs, HSBC’s Asia and Middle East co-CEO David Liao says.

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China's economic recovery

Is AstraZeneca’s new US$2.5 billion plan a blueprint for foreign firms in China?

British-Swedish drug maker has gone from Beijing’s scrutiny to its praise, hailed as a sign of doing business in China.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | Chelsea owner Todd Boehly eyes Hong Kong and Macau for new ventures

The American tycoon spots potential for fintech, sports and entertainment expansion in Hong Kong and Macau.

Todd Boehly, who has a stake in many sports teams, is bullish on Hong Kong and Macau. Photo: Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Hong Kong property

Cantopop diva G.E.M. dives in for 2 Hong Kong flats as prices drop

The transactions for the two units in Leon Court in Wan Chai were completed earlier this month for HK$85 million, government records show.

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The singer G.E.M. has bought two 2,480 sq ft units in Leon Court in Wan Chai for a combined HK$85 million. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise even as looming Trump tariffs keep sentiment in check

The Hang Seng Index is under consolidation as traders await development on the US tariffs front, says analyst Kenny Wen.

Banking & finance

StanChart eyes 5 wealth hubs in Hong Kong to appeal to ‘new money’

The next wealth management centre will open in Central later this year, while the bank scouts for new locations in the city.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Michael Kives – and is he the most well-connected man in Hollywood?

Michael Kives has his stint at the CAA to thank for many of his celebrity contacts – who he later introduced to Sam Bankman-Fried when the crypto entrepreneur was on his way up.

You may not recognise him, or his wife Lydia, but Canadian investor Michael Kives is one of the most well-connected men in America. Photos: @lydiakives/Instagram
Banking & finance

Ontario Teachers’ departure is Hong Kong’s loss, Singapore’s gain

Canada’s third-largest pension fund will wind down its operations over the next 18 months, spokesman says.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | Hong Kong key to StanChart’s US$200 billion new money target: CEO Winters

Bank is developing over 200 use cases for AI, including fraud detection and prevention, anti-money-laundering screening and new products.

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Cryptocurrency

Most memecoins will end up ‘worthless’, Ark Investment CEO Cathie Wood says

Wood pointed out that some of these digital tokens will ‘withstand the judgment of time’, and Donald Trump’s memecoin may be one of them.

Released in December 2013, the Dogecoin is considered the world’s first memecoin. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

The custodian of a third of China’s US$3.2 trillion reserves is hiring in Hong Kong

The firm is seeking trainees for fundamental research and systematic trading, according to a posting on HKCampusRecruitment.

Hong Kong-based SAFE Investment is responsible for managing a third of China’s US$3.227 trillion foreign exchange reserves. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

BlackRock, buyer of Hong Kong Hutchison’s Panama ports, in the spotlight

Elite US institutional investor has a significant presence in Hong Kong but has kept a studiously low profile.

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Wealth Report

How Liberty enabled Formula One to market itself better

The mass media group has drawn fresh interest in motorsport’s premier championship from the likes of LVMH, Adidas and Cadillac.

ESG investing

Hong Kong investor to leave Webb-site data as ‘gift to public interest’

David Webb says he hopes someone will carry on his work of collecting and distributing data on corporate governance and other topics.

David Webb attends an Administrative Appeals Board hearing at Central Government Offices in Tamar on July 3, 2015. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Wealth Report

How Hong Kong’s new SFC rules could transform alternative asset investing

As Hong Kong’s affluent increasingly shift towards non-traditional investments, new rules could provide a boost, although investors should be aware of the risks.

Most of Hong Kong’s high-net-worth investors are looking to diversify into alternative assets. Photo: Shutterstock
Wealth Report

From niche to necessity: private credit transforms Asia’s lending landscape

As rising interest rates and market volatility push investors towards alternative assets, private credit is gaining traction – though some question whether the sector can maintain its strong returns.

Wealth Report

How lucrative sports broadcasting deals are opening new investment avenues

The Premier League, NFL, NBA and MLB are seeing massive revenue growth, presenting a golden opportunity for investors – but it’s a long game with inherent risks.

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