Hong Kong traders must negotiate unusual practices that might seem out of place for the world’s biggest markets. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

One of the key advantages of turning to an asset management company is the high level of customisation which is provided for clients. hk.asiatatler.com/life/independe…

Interesting article by the Financial Times on whether civil freedoms, free information flows and the rule-of-law are in fact necessary components of a smoothly functioning global #finance hub. on.ft.com/2KRSpSB

Despite the current political situation in Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng index has climbed 2.9 per cent in the past two sessions. ft.com/content/81f6cc…

Interesting article by Enoch Yiu in South China Morning Post about #Alibaba’s rise in shares on their Hong Kong market debut. The shares closed at 6.6% above the offer price of HK$176, creating the city’s biggest stock with a market value of HK$4 trillion ($513 billion). bit.ly/33oJhLk

The Hong Kong and mainland governments have agreed to allow local companies to further penetrate into markets across the border. This new trade arrangement will be crucial to the city’s economy. Interesting article by Denise Tsang for South China Morning Post bit.ly/2XS2eF4

Fascinating report by Clare Jim of Reuters, highlighting that most Hong Kong-based #investors are maintaining a positive appetite for 2020 – despite a challenging local market, economic slowdown and social unrest reut.rs/2Y1I4sF

Interesting article by Shawna Kwan for Bloomberg Asia outlining how Hong Kong has recently witnessed its biggest land sale in history, fetching a record HK$42 billion ($5 billion) for a single plot of land. bloom.bg/2OrtmaY

"Asia’s bustling IPO market also bodes well for the region’s unicorns, whose listing window in the U.S. is closing fast after a series of high-profile flops.” Interesting article by Shuli Ren for Bloomberg Asia discussing #asset management. bloom.bg/2XUSTwf

Fascinating article by Stuart Heaver for South China Morning Post discussing a new invention developed by Hong Kong student engineers and scientists which could help tackle marine pollution. bit.ly/2Y5MvT0

The Hong Kong government is offering relief to businesses and sectors that are currently facing difficulties. These measures will add more than HK$21 billion in sweeteners. Interesting article by South China Morning Post assessing Hong Kong’s GDP forecast. bit.ly/34OySKs

Where would Asia’s financial center of gravity move, if it left Hong Kong? This fascinating piece by David Fickling for bopinion assesses the formula for would-be rivals: bloom.bg/2rJwYfC

Thoughtful assessment of the nine new stimulus measures introduced by the Hong Kong government to help businesses suffering from almost six months of political unrest, by Eric Lam for Bloomberg Asia. But is it enough? bloom.bg/2OMEvTP

Family offices like Harmony Advisors Limited offer a one-stop solution to #wealth management, including investments, charitable giving, taxation and wealth transfer. South China Morning Post highlights the growth of the sector in #Asia bit.ly/2DRgqVG

Thought-provoking article by David Fickling assessing the role of Singapore and Hong Kong as the economic capital of Asia. (via bopinion) bloom.bg/2Pi37Tv