Alun John
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Investors reckon China’s grip is good for Hong Kong markets
HK markets will benefit from more listings by Chinese companies, analysts say.
Japan’s SBI to buy minority stake in UK crypto market maker B2C2
B2C2 currently provides liquidity to banks, hedge funds and exchanges.
COVID-19 brings Asia’s once-booming online lending sector to abrupt halt
Lending platforms in Asia are scrambling to stave off bankruptcy as they face a wave of bad loans.
Hong Kong stock exchange CEO Charles Li to step down next year
Li’s departure raises questions around succession planning and HKEX’s strategic direction.
HSBC Hong Kong asset management units fined $450,000
Hong Kong's markets regulator has fined two HSBC units for regulatory breaches.
Hong Kong’s first online-only lender ZA Bank starts operations
The launch comes as Hong Kong authorities and businesses grapple with the effect of the new coronavirus.
Listed Chinese firms delay filing annual reports due to COVID-19 lockdown
The lockdown has prevented auditors from visiting clients to make the checks needed to approve accounts.
HKEX chief says committed to keeping markets running despite COVID-19 turmoil
Several European stock exchanges have said that they too will stay open for business.
HK exchange tells IPO hopefuls to detail impact of virus
Malaysian software developer C-Link Squared referenced the coronavirus 34 times in its listing application.
HK’s Bank of East Asia to review assets, pausing legal battle with Elliott
US hedge fund Elliott has an 8% stake in Bank of East Asia.
