Hong Kong’s mounting fiscal pressures and the need for foreign investment inflows are forcing the city to confront economic realities. Chinese IPOs, tourism and events, are some of the bright spots for the city.
The HKMA has launched a grant scheme of up to HK$2.5m for future digital bond issuances, which is the SAR’s latest move to build its virtual asset ecosystem.
Paul Chow will take on the newly-created role in addition to his position as HKEX's group general counsel; Jeffrey Chew has also been appointed as group chief communications officer.
Helen Wang joins the international law firm from Mayer Brown and will focus on the formation, maintenance and restructuring of investment funds, including private equity funds, hedge funds and hybrid funds.
FinanceAsia caught up with HSBC’s Christina Ma to discuss how increasing investment connectivity between Asia and the Middle East is reshaping traditional capital markets and paving the way for the expanded use of private capital.
Li's practice at the international law firm will focus on fund formation and digital assets, across hedge funds, private equity, real estate and cryptocurrency.