AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMPF Reform: Hong Kong proposes a two-tier surcharge to push employers to clear delayed Mandatory Provident Fund contributions faster, with the MPFA also seeking more employer income information in suspected default cases. Financial Hub Push: Beijing and Hong Kong unveiled new steps to boost offshore yuan, bond and gold trading, including expanding Bond Connect’s southbound quota to 800 billion yuan and launching Hong Kong’s gold clearing and settlement system trial, while HKEX plans to apply to become a direct participant of China’s CIPS. Markets & IPO Watch: Hang Seng rose to 23,461.33 on July 7, but analysts warn of potential sell-off pressure as AI-related lock-ups end and some firms eye secondary placements. Corporate Moves: Growatt’s Hong Kong IPO process drags on again as it files for the third time, while JD.com is set to buy a hotel in Yau Ma Tei for student dorm conversion. Crime & Courts: Hong Kong court details a case involving a businessman who lost HK$60m-plus in days at Crown Perth, and authorities also report arrests tied to food and gambling crackdowns. Weather & Safety: A deadly tornado hit China’s Hubei, killing at least 11 and injuring hundreds, including a man reportedly sucked from a 12th-floor apartment.
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