The long-delayed launch of the southbound channel saw $619m of volume on the first day of trading.
Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong drives sustainable finance agenda in GBA
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) Deep Decarbonisation Pathway and Transition Financing Opportunity is one of three new sustainability-focused projects to advance the region’s green agenda.
China gives Southbound Bond Connect the go-ahead
Mainland investors will be allowed to trade offshore debt through Hong Kong as a result of the new development in the scheme.
JP Morgan launches first thematic multi-asset fund in HK
The JP Morgan Future Transition Multi-Asset Fund is a global diversified portfolio focusing on trends shaping the future.
Wealth Management Connect kicks off
The much-awaited implementation details of the cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect (WMC) Pilot Scheme in the Guangdong- Hong Kong- Macao Greater Bay Area have been announced.
HK funds ready to offer to China investors
Most funds will have a RMB share class when they are offered through the Wealth Management Connect (WMC) scheme.
Company engagement encourages sustainability
Instead of divesting from companies that do not operate sustainably, it is better to persuade companies to adopt sustainable practices, argues St James’ Place (SJP).
SFC gives green light to two Pictet ESG funds
The Pictet Global Thematic Opportunities Fund and the Pictet Human Fund are the latest additions to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) green fund list.
Hong Kong investors expect unrealistic returns
Schroders’ latest global investor study shows that despite the turmoil caused by the pandemic, Hong Kong investors expect outsized stock market returns.
HKEX inks MOU with China exchange
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) to develop carbon neutrality products.
