AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHKEX Market Access: HKEX is weighing changes to boost trading access, including starting equities 30 minutes earlier at 9am and scrapping the lunch break, plus a possible after-hours session to catch early US activity. AI Models & Stocks: Alibaba shares jumped up to 5.4% in Hong Kong after unveiling Qwen3.8-Max, while Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 launch sparked demand so strong it paused new subscriptions and reignited talk of a Hong Kong IPO. IPO Boom: Hong Kong’s listing pipeline is pushing toward a six-year high, with Zhongji Innolight potentially seeking up to US$8b and Shein also nearing a HK listing. Stablecoin Push: A Standard Chartered-led venture’s HKD At Par (HKDAP) stablecoin could start trading as early as July 31 under Hong Kong’s stablecoin framework. Oil & Markets: Brent crude held near/above $90 amid renewed US-Iran tensions, lifting inflation worries and rattling regional tech-heavy markets. Wealth Management: UOB Private Bank appointed Judy Chan to lead Hong Kong private wealth. Culture & Business: HKPAX 2026 is cutting ticket prices and reshaping programming to hit attendance targets in a tougher economy.
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