In 1H21, the bank's Asian wealth balances soared, concurrent with improved digital capabilities and new sustainable offerings that aim to cater to Asian client demand.
Beijing has modified capital market rules to nurture home-grown innovators looking to go public. But the probe against Didi may signal an inflection point that brings deals back from overseas.
The rapid pace at which special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are raising money is putting regulators across the region in a quandary: either further accommodate an unproven investment structure or risk being left behind.
Hong Kong’s main benchmark is broadening its constituents to incorporate new economy companies. But by doing so, it is forcing investors to take on more expensive stocks and, potentially, accept greater risks.