Hong Kong probes bank deposits complainant links to Malaysia PM

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 12:23

Hong Kong police are investigating bank deposits a complainant said were linked to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, police said on Friday, as a probe into a troubled Malaysian state investment fund widens.

HSBC's H1 profits rise 10% on bumper Hong Kong results

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 10:24

HSBC also announced the sale of its Brazil unit to Banco Bradesco SA , the country`s second-biggest private-sector bank, for 17.6 billion reais ($5.2 billion) as HSBC seeks to cut underperforming businesses.

Hong Kong fines SBI for anti-money laundering law violation

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 18:33

The Hong Kong central bank on Friday penalised State Bank of India's Hong Kong branch USD 1 million (Hong Kong dollar 7.5 million) for alleged violation of local anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing laws.

China's little secret: A thriving, free market in shares

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 21:03

Far away from the glare of China`s stock market chaos, stampede of sell orders and freeze on new listings, the spirit of free markets is alive and kicking right in the nation`s capital.

Jet Airways Hong Kong-Delhi flight timings re-scheduled

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 20:00

Private carrier Jet Airways has re-scheduled its daily flight from Hong Kong to Indira Gandhi International airport here to facilitate smooth onward connections to the flyers.

Chinese company to raise up to $2 billion in Hong Kong IPO

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 15:52

A Chinese state-owned rail company is planning a $2 billion listing on Hong Kong`s stock exchange, a report said Friday, in what will be the first major initial public offering by a Chinese company since the nation`s stock market meltdown.

Factorial allowed to access Indian markets again

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:55

Hong Kong-based hedge fund Factorial was on Friday allowed to access the Indian capital markets, more than year after it was banned by the regulator Sebi in an alleged insider trading case.

Hong Kong stock exchange to introduce volatility controls from mid-2016

Last Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2015, 14:07

The operator of Hong Kong`s stock exchange said it will introduce new controls to rein-in volatility, in a long-awaited announcement that comes as Chinese shares see wild price swings, fueling fears of a mainland market collapse.

Hong Kong stocks end 0.26% up, Shanghai extends rebound

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 14:10

Equities in Hong Kong rose 0.26 percent Wednesday, a fourth straight gain, on hopes Greece will agree a debt reform deal with its creditors, while Shanghai extended the previous day`s gains on improved liquidity.

Hong Kong bourse to review listing rule, after Alibaba IPO loss

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 18:30

"We are considering proposing that, generally, "one share, one vote" should prevail but that weighted voting rights structures should be allowed for certain companies in certain circumstances and with certain safeguards," HKEx`s head of listing David Graham said in the statement.

London considers tie-up with Shanghai bourse: report

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 17:51

It added that he said such a tie-up would add more complexity to the British bourse's operations, adding it was in talks with regulators, clients, and assets firms to ensure any connection could meet relevant regulatory requirements and conditions.

Asian stocks down on Greece woes

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 17:31

Despite increasing worries about Athens` future, the euro managed to tick up against the dollar and yen as traders await the outcome of policy meetings at the US Federal Reserve and Japanese central bank.