Kwong Chung Li

BlueFive Capital brings networks, CICC brings scale, and together they’re targeting high-growth sectors. CICC Capital and BlueFive launch PE fund to connect China’s new economy with GCC growth markets. The vehicle will target high-growth sectors including technology, digital transformation, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and consumer-driven industries. The collaboration leverages BlueFive’s expertise in cross-border alternative investments and its Middle East-Asia network, alongside CICC Capital’s access to China’s private equity ecosystem and institutional capabilities. Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital, added: “Emerging markets are engines of the global economy, and by aligning BlueFive Capital’s GCC capabilities with CICC Capital’s track record in scaling innovation, we aim to deliver unparalleled value to investors while accelerating the growth of tomorrow’s industry leaders.” Discover what this launch means for emerging market investors: https://lnkd.in/dvwhCEte #PEInsights #privateequity #fundraising #GCC

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HKEX is pleased to be launching the HKEX Issuer Access Platform. This centralised, secure and web-based communication channel is designed to enhance the interaction between listed issuers and HKEX, supporting the ongoing modernisation of Hong Kong’s markets infrastructure. Key features for issuers and advisors: 🟦 Submit and publish regulatory announcements through the platform 🟦 Interact with HKEX’s Listing Division on regulatory matters in a secure manner 🟦 Smart compliance tools such as dashboards, workflow trackers, guides, and automated reminders to support listed issuers in fulfilling their day-to-day compliance and reporting requirements   HKEX plans to release a trial version of the IAP in the second half of 2025, allowing users to familiarise with its functions ahead of a phased launch in the second quarter of 2026.   📽️ Watch this video on how this platform works. More details at 🔗https://lnkd.in/gN3tFFka

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📈 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 👉 https://lnkd.in/ged-tg9x Securities lending has developed far beyond its early role of resolving settlement issues. It now plays a central part in supporting liquidity and trading activity across public markets. 🔑 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 1️⃣ Definition and Market Role At its core, securities lending is a loan of securities — typically from long-term institutional holders to broker-dealers — in exchange for collateral and a fee. It supports a range of trading strategies including short selling and arbitrage. 2️⃣ Growth Drivers Market efficiency demands, increased derivatives activity, and yield-focused strategies have all contributed to greater interest from both borrowers and lenders. Regulatory reforms have also opened access in more jurisdictions. 3️⃣ Borrower Profiles The main borrowers include broker-dealers and hedge funds. Their lending needs arise from activities such as managing proprietary positions, financing inventory, and executing synthetic trades. 4️⃣ Revenue Potential Stock loan fees and reinvested collateral returns can boost portfolio performance. Key variables include loan size, security type, duration, and collateral flexibility. 5️⃣ Legal and Operational Infrastructure To support scale and reduce risk, participants rely on standard agreements — such as the GMSLA — and established procedures for settlement, margin calls, and default handling. 📌 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Securities lending improves capital efficiency and supports trade execution. For institutional investors, it provides an additional revenue stream without giving up ownership or long-term strategy. For intermediaries, it provides access to inventory that enables pricing and hedging opportunities. Credit: Nomura Global Markets #EquityFinance #SecuritiesLending #CapitalMarkets #InstitutionalInvesting #FinancialServices — 💰 𝗠&𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 - https://lnkd.in/gsvG2eDh 📊 𝗜𝗕 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/gJEGnBC7 📚 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/gNNZBude  —

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The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) priced its first benchmark bond denominated in Hong Kong dollar (HKD), settling locally through the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU). The 5-year Sustainable Development Bond raised HKD 7 billion - the largest supranational deal in the HKD market. Funds will be used to support the financing of the World Bank’s sustainable development activities in its member countries. “We are pleased by the strong investor demand that enabled us to price the largest supranational Hong Kong dollar transaction. Our global funding strategy allows us to raise funds efficiently for development by offering investors a high-quality, liquid product in a variety of currencies,” said Jorge Familiar, Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank. Read more> https://lnkd.in/eX9vWzaz

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At the Climate Business Forum: Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas Hong Kong CEO, Hugo Leung, spoke with IFC - International Finance Corporation’s Carlos Serrano on the rising demand for adaptation solutions and climate finance in Asia.   “Not a single bank can face this challenge alone — it’s about collaboration and collective thinking.”   🎥Watch highlights from their conversation on scaling sustainable finance, unlocking growth opportunities, and why BNP Paribas joined The Alliance for Green Commercial Banks to drive collective action across the region.   #CBF25 #HKGreenWeek #AcceleratingtheTransition

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On 27 June 2025, the Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched two public consultations on legislative proposals for establishing comprehensive licensing frameworks for virtual assets: 𝟭. 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮. 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 Leveraging the extensive experience of our global digital assets team in virtual asset operations, we are pleased to have contributed to this consultation, providing valuable feedback and recommendations and sharing informed insights into the regulatory framework.     As an active service provider in this sector, Bolder Group is optimistic about the proposed licensing regime and the industry's overall development.   𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹   We encourage our digital fund clients to engage with regulated VA OTC providers and, where regulation is not yet in force, work with established institutional custodians that already apply regulatory-grade standards. By doing so, we aim to enhance AML risk management, ensure smoother trade execution and safeguard investors’ interests.   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽’𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺   Bolder Group brings deep industry expertise built over many years in the financial services industry, including digital assets. We combine this foundation with a forward-thinking mindset and advanced tools to stay ahead of the innovations. For more information about our solutions, please reach out to our team: Yuky Yu, CPA, CAMS, CCAS, Mustafa Qadir and Devin Schoor!  

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On 3 September 2025, our Financial Services Partner, Pinky Siu, participated in a panel discussion titled “Opportunities for Covered Call, Defined Outcome & Alternative ETFs” at the 6th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Asia Pacific, Hong Kong, organised by ETFGI. Pinky addressed the latest SFC circular on listed closed-ended alternative asset funds, outlining the regulatory requirements and key considerations. She also discussed the recent case of cross-listing of active ETF in Hong Kong and SFC’s “ASPIRe” roadmap on virtual assets regulation. Learn more about our Financial Services practice here: https://lnkd.in/gqKmBm7v #Deacons #DeaconsFinancialServices #InvestmentFunds #ETFs #Authorisedfunds #VirtualAsset #Spot #Regulatory #Alternative #ClosedEndedFunds #PrivatEquity #Assetmanagement #InvestmentManagement #ETFGI #ETFGIGlobalETFsInsightsSummits

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UBP - Union Bancaire Privée Hong Kong hires Greater China trio from BOS and Citi. https://lnkd.in/gUV2aGZW The Swiss private bank has recruited a team head and two relationship managers as Hong Kong boss Teresa Lee continues to grow her army of bankers. #ubp #privatebank #peoplemoves #hongkong #asia

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#LCH is delighted to announce that ICBC (Asia) has joined LCH #SwapClear as a direct clearing member. This membership grants ICBC (Asia) and by extension, the broader ICBC Group, full access to LCH SwapClear’s industry-recognised, multi-currency clearing capabilities, reflecting the Group’s growth ambitions in the international derivatives market. For more information, visit: ⁠https://lseg.group/3KqX6nN

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Today, the HKMA and the Treasury Markets Association (TMA) co-organised the Treasury Markets Summit 2025 in Hong Kong. The event was attended by more than 300 participants from banks, financial institutions, and asset management firms. In his keynote speech, Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA and Honorary President of the TMA Council, discussed the opportunities that lie ahead for the further development of renminbi business in the city. Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA and Chair of the TMA Executive Board, also offered a look back at the evolution of Hong Kong’s treasury markets and TMA’s key achievements over the past two decades.  The Summit’s panels covered three important topics, including the latest financial world order, Hong Kong as a hub of corporate treasury centres, and the changes brought by artificial intelligence to treasury markets. Attending HKMA executives and other distinguished guest speakers discussed both opportunities and challenges facing the industry, emphasising the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking solutions.   Looking ahead, collaboration and innovation are key to shaping the future of Hong Kong’s treasury markets. We are committed to driving progress and continuing these conversations beyond the Summit. Read more about the Summit here: https://lnkd.in/gnjv3EFd #HKMA #TreasurySummit2025 #Finance

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