Hong Kong's status as a global financial centre is under increased scrutiny following weeks of popular protest and growing tensions with China. Might this crisis spill over to hurt the Hong Kong dollar, which has been linked to the US dollar since 1983
Most investment industry executives FinanceAsia spoke to say not. Despite the odd sceptical voice, notably that of US hedge fund manager Kyle Bass, they argue that the currency's dollar peg which is between HK$7.75 and HK$7.85 per US dollar isn't under imminent threat.
Still, tail risks that would have seemed totally implausible a few...
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