Exclusive | Hong Kong’s financial future hinges on adapting to China’s hi-tech pivot, Huatai CEO says

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s financial future hinges on adapting to China’s hi-tech pivot, Huatai CEO says

This is the sixth and final part of the exclusive Capital Connectors series in which influential Chinese and global bankers reveal the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong in its evolution as an international financial hub. If history serves as a guide, Hong Kong’s continued reign as a premier international financial centre depends on a…

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Government shutdown means opportune timing

Government shutdown means opportune timing

The timing of Neptune Insurance Holdings’ IPO couldn’t be more opportune. Neptune, the nation’s largest private flood insurance, debuts on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday under the ticker symbol “NP.” The company sold more than 18 millions shares in its initial public offering at $20 apiece, and shares opened Wednesday at $22.50. The company’s…

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More affluent buyers to snap up luxury homes amid Hong Kong’s roaring stock market

More affluent buyers to snap up luxury homes amid Hong Kong’s roaring stock market

More affluent buyers are likely to snap up luxury homes in Hong Kong in the coming months, according to agents, as the city’s booming stock market and government policies that attract well-heeled investors boost the outlook for the high-end property segment. “Some ultra-wealthy buyers have earned substantial profits from the stock market over the past…

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