AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHKEX & Market Outlook: HKEX’s record profit is being read as a sign Hong Kong’s capital markets are back in gear, with mainland tech listings and a possible HK secondary wave for fast-growing AI/robotics firms. Global Markets: Asian stocks were mixed after Wall Street slipped, with Nvidia’s strong results lifting tech sentiment while investors stayed cautious ahead of key Fed remarks. US–China Finance Tension: Trump hinted at possible sanctions on Chinese banks tied to Iran, escalating “Economic D-Day” pressure just before Xi’s expected US visit—raising questions for cross-border payments and risk appetite. Shein IPO Watch: Reuters reports Shein is set to price its Hong Kong IPO around a $26.5b valuation, aiming to raise about $1.7b as growth concerns temper demand. AI for SMEs: Hong Kong rolled out “AI training for all” with HKPC support, targeting practical AI skills for the city’s large SME base. Crypto & Payments: Changpeng Zhao said Bitcoin could eventually overtake gold as reserve allocations evolve; meanwhile banks are pushing tokenized deposits as an alternative to stablecoins. Shipping: Jinhui Shipping returned to profit in 1H26 as charter rates improved. Cathay Bank Expansion: Cathay Bank opened a Vietnam representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, adding to its Asia-Pacific footprint. Tech/Industry: China’s semiconductor profits surged 18.5-fold in Jan–July on AI-driven computing demand.
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