AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIPO Boom: HKEX says IPO fundraising in the first seven months of 2026 hit HK$328.2b, up 154% year-on-year, with 104 new listings in the first half and average daily turnover rising to HK$307.2b in July. Banking & Markets: DBS shares hit a new high after record Q2 earnings, while Hong Kong insurers slid on reports that China is set to tax offshore insurance income—adding pressure to the sector. Cross-border Finance: Hong Kong pushed ahead with yuan market infrastructure, including offshore RMB treasury bond futures and new measures to deepen mainland-HK capital market cooperation. Corporate Moves: TPG offloaded Shadowfax shares in a bulk deal worth about ₹301m, joining a wider wave of early backers trimming stakes. Policy & Security: Hong Kong’s cyber risk picture remains hot, with HKCERT reporting a sharp rise in incidents in 2025. Business Climate Debate: A government statement rejected claims that Hong Kong’s economy and rule of law are deteriorating, citing record growth in foreign- and mainland-affiliated firms.
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