AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHSBC Earnings & Buyback: HSBC reported a 23% jump in first-half 2026 pre-tax profit to US$19.5bn, driven by higher net interest income and wealth/fee growth, and announced a renewed share buyback of up to US$1bn plus a second interim dividend of US$0.10 per share. Retail Demand: Hong Kong retail sales rose 4.6% year-on-year in June to HK$31.5bn, extending a 14-month growth streak, with online sales up 11.6% and visitor arrivals up 6.9% (mainland visitors +10.5%). Shipping Disruption: The Hong Kong Shipowners Association estimates 70–80 member ships and about 1,400–1,600 seafarers remain stuck in or near the Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict continues to disrupt trade routes. Customs Crackdown: Hong Kong Customs seized about $1m worth of suspected cannabis buds in Tin Shui Wai and arrested a 29-year-old man, charging him with trafficking. Capital Markets & Yuan Use: HKEX launched 5-year China government bond futures to deepen offshore RMB trading, while mBridge progress adds more cross-border payment use cases involving Hong Kong and Macau. Tech & IPO Watch: AI² Robotics is eyeing a Hong Kong IPO after raising over US$890m, as more Chinese robotics firms look to list in the city.
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