People walk by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in Central on November 21. Photo: May Tse

    HK finance chief seeks to attract Italian company listings on Hong Kong stock exchange

    Hong Kong’s finance chief courted Italian companies on Thursday to go public on the city’s stock exchange, which would allow them to tap into mainland Chinese liquidity and solidify their presence in Asia. Addressing the Trade Development Council’s “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” symposium in Milan, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted the deepening ties…

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    Hong Kong can do more to fuel yuan’s international ascent, HSBC co-CEO says

    Hong Kong can do more to fuel yuan’s international ascent, HSBC co-CEO says

    Hong Kong can be a crucial partner in the continued and orderly opening of mainland China’s capital markets, particularly in advancing the internationalisation of its currency, according to HSBC’s co-CEO. As a financial hub connecting East and West, Hong Kong “can play a key role in promoting the yuan’s internationalisation by expanding its offshore liquidity…

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