AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHong Kong Capital Markets: MiniMax shares jumped after the mainland AI firm was added to the Hong Kong Stock Connect-linked programme, lifting its market cap back above HK$100 billion. Insurance & Tax Shock: Hong Kong-listed insurers slid sharply after reports that Beijing and Hangzhou began taxing returns from some offshore insurance policies, with Prudential and HSBC among the biggest fallers. Wealth Management: A new global study put Hong Kong among the top wealth management hubs, ranking it just behind Hong Kong’s regional peers and ahead of the UK. Corporate Earnings: CLP posted HK$5.73 billion underlying profit for H1 2026, up 9.7% year-on-year, and flagged investment to strengthen power supply for the Northern Metropolis. Market Mood: Broader Asian trading stayed choppy as tech stocks wobbled after Wall Street weakness, while Hong Kong was dragged by insurer selloffs. Fintech & Digital Assets: Bitfire Group said its OTC desk topped US$100 million monthly volume in July, hitting an all-time high. Infrastructure & Transport: MTR warned of 25–30 minute delays on the Tuen Ma line after a signal fault near Kam Sheung Road.
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