Alun John
Stories by Alun John
Hit by cryptocurrency curbs, Chinese fund managers eye HK, SG markets
Beijing has been tightening scrutiny over cryptocurrencies as the PBOC prepares to launch its own digital currency.
HK plans to shorten IPO settlement time to as little as one day
The current average is over five working days.
Hong Kong exchange operator backs decision to halt Ant’s record IPO
The IPO was thwarted last week when the Shanghai Stock Exchange said it would halt the company's STAR Market listing.
HK markets regulator fines Goldman Sachs record $350m over 1MDB failings
The 1MDB scandal has been a costly and long-running sore for the U.S investment bank.
HKEX chief Charles Li to step down at end of 2020, ahead of plan
Li, who became HKEX CEO in 2010, will be a senior advisor to the HKEX board for 6 months after stepping down.
Hong Kong gives approval to OSL for first crypto exchange licence
OSL Digital Securities is a unit of Fidelity-backed BC group.
Diginex launches new Singapore cryptoexchange ahead of Nasdaq listing
The new exchange will be based in Singapore rather than HK, from where Diginex operates its other business.
Tokyo, Sydney lure edgy HK financial firms, but Singapore a top draw
Beijing's national security law has prompted many global banks to reassess their operations there.
Indonesian tycoon Salim wins close vote on controversial $3b deal
First Pacific said a takeover by its unit Indofood CBP of Pinehill Company was approved at a special meeting.
Indonesian tycoon Salim risks deal defeat over valuation, governance concerns
The $3-billion deal between two companies he controls comes up for shareholders' vote on Friday.
