Selected HK Stock Exchange Announcements | MINISO's H1 Revenue Rises by Approximately 20% YoY; CALB's Interim Profit May Exceed CNY 1.5 Billion
1. MINISO's revenue increased by approximately 20% year-on-year in the first half of the year; what is its profitability status? 2. CALB's interim profit may exceed RMB 1.5 billion; which factors contributed to this performance?
HSBC Holdings (00005) repurchased 340,000 shares for HK$55.208 million on August 13.
HSBC Holdings (00005) announced that on August 13, 2026, it repurchased 1.65 million shares for GBP 25.285 million and 340,000 shares for HKD 55.208 million.
Major Banks: HSBC Private Bank maintains an overweight position in US equities, expecting robust earnings growth to continue in the second half of the year.
Ho Wai Wah, Chief Investment Officer for North Asia at HSBC Private Banking and Wealth Management, stated that the bank currently maintains an overweight allocation to U.S. equities. He expects U.S. stocks to continue being supported by resilient growth, strong earnings momentum, and the United States’ sustained leadership in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and software. The rally in U.S. equities this year has broadened across the market, with notable rotation observed in July both across sectors and within the technology sector: system software rose by 17.9%, while semiconductors fell by 8.5% and semiconductor equipment declined by 32.5%. He pointed out that market valuations have become more balanced, and the forward price-to-earnings premium of technology stocks relative to the S&P 500 Index has
The Great Retreat of HKD Stablecoins
Following the issuance of the first batch of licenses, Standard Chartered and HSBC have adopted divergent stances, while licensed crypto trading platforms and potential scenario providers remain largely on the sidelines, reflecting the widespread challenges facing non-USD stablecoins globally.
Share Buyback Roundup on August 13 | HSBC Holdings, Xiaomi Group-W, and others conducted share buybacks, with HSBC Holdings spending HKD 55.7242 million.
According to disclosure documents released by the Hong Kong Exchange on August 14, HSBC Holdings (00005.HK), Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK), and others repurchased shares. ① On August 12, HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) repurchased 345,600 ordinary shares, involving an amount of HKD 55.7242 million, with a repurchase price per share ranging from HKD 160.7 to HKD 161.9. ② On August 13, Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK) repurchased 1.928 million weighted voting rights shares, involving an amount of HKD 49.9327 million, with a repurchase price per share
IMF Deputy Managing Director: What Stablecoins Mean for Emerging Markets
Author: Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); Compiled by: Qin Jin The following is the full text of the speech delivered by Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), at the University of Cape Town in South Africa on August 7. Good morning. Thank you, Vice-Chancellor, for your kind introduction. I am delighted to be here at the University of Cape Town. While this may be the oldest institution of higher learning in the region, it is also one of the most forward-looking and future-oriented universities, thanks to your Financial Innovation Hub. As new technologies reshape
What will happen to Hong Kong's Web3 ecosystem following the launch of its first compliant HKD stablecoin?
The Hong Kong stablecoin market has reached a significant milestone. On August 12, Anchorpoint Financial launched the first phase of its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, HKD At Par (hereinafter referred to as "HKDAP"), initially making it available to institutional distributors and professional investors. This is neither a retail-oriented "mass-market stablecoin" nor another crypto-asset project reliant on liquidity and exchange trading volumes for growth. Rather, it is the first compliant Hong Kong dollar stablecoin product to enter operational status following the implementation of Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance. For Hong Kong, the significance of HKDAP lies in its attempt to bridge the digital gap.
HSBC Holdings (00005) repurchased 345,600 shares for HK$55.7242 million on August 12.
HSBC Holdings (00005) announced that on August 12, 2026, the company repurchased 345,600 shares for HK$55.7242 million, at a price per share of HK$160.7–161.9; and repurchased 1.37 million shares for £20.9529 million.
CITIC Securities and Haitong Securities (02611.HK) are considering the privatization of Haitong Hengxin (01905.HK) to seek integration of overseas operations.
Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that Guotai Junan (02611.HK) is exploring the merger of its overseas operations following its announcement to privatize Guotai Junan International (01788.HK), and is considering taking another subsidiary, Haitong Hengxin (01905.HK), private. It is understood that privatizing Haitong Hengxin would facilitate the integration of overlapping overseas divisions into a single listed entity, thereby enhancing competitiveness against major Wall Street firms. Haitong Hengxin primarily engages in financial leasing, purchasing physical assets and leasing them to various industries. The company listed in Hong Kong in 2019, with its share price rising 3.7% today.
Taxation on Investment Returns from Offshore Insurance Policies Held by Mainland Residents; S&P Expects Impact on Sales by Hong Kong Banks and Insurers
S&P Global stated that mainland China’s taxation of investment income from offshore insurance policies held by residents could affect the sales performance of Hong Kong banks and insurers. The agency noted that as more consumers carefully assess tax implications before purchasing offshore insurance and investment products, sales to mainland clients by local banks and insurance companies may slow down. However, S&P expects banks to mitigate the short-term decline in fee income by diversifying their wealth management platforms and adjusting their product portfolios. Furthermore, S&P believes that life insurers can sustain business growth of 8% to 10% over the next two years, supported by resilient underlying demand.
Hong Kong's first compliant stablecoin, HKDAP, has been officially launched, with the initial batch of institutional distributors and professional investors granted access.
Source: Caiwen. As more ecosystem partners gradually join, exploration of retail-level applications remains targeted for an initial launch by the end of 2026, subject to market conditions. On August 12, the Hong Kong stablecoin market witnessed a historic moment. Anchorpoint Financial, jointly established by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Animoca Group, and HKT, officially launched "HKDAP" (HKD At Par), a regulated stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong dollar. This marks the first project to materialize under Hong Kong’s licensing regime for compliant stablecoin issuers. On the same day, Anchorpoint Financial announced the commencement of its initial phase of promotion.
August 12 Buyback Roundup | HSBC Holdings, Xiaomi Group-W, and others conducted share buybacks, with HSBC Holdings spending HK$80.8662 million.
According to disclosure documents released by the Hong Kong Exchange on August 13, HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) and Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK) repurchased shares. ① On August 11, HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) repurchased 498,800 ordinary shares for a total amount of HKD 80.8662 million, with repurchase prices ranging from HKD 161.7 to HKD 162.7 per share. ② On August 12, Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK) repurchased 1.898 million weighted voting rights shares for a total amount of HKD 49.892 million, with repurchase prices per share
Selected HK Stock Exchange Announcements | Tencent's H1 Profit Rises Approximately 10% Year-on-Year; China Resources Land's Sales Exceed RMB 130 Billion in First Seven Months
1. Tencent's first-half profit rose by approximately 10% year-on-year; which business segments drove this growth? 2. China Resources Land recorded sales exceeding RMB 130 billion in the first seven months; what was the year-on-year growth rate?
HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) repurchased 498,800 shares on August 11 at a cost of HK$80.8662 million.
Gelonghui, August 12 — HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) announced that on August 11, 2026, it repurchased 498,800 shares at a total cost of HK$80.8662 million, at prices ranging from HK$161.7 to HK$162.7 per share.
Standard Chartered (02888.HK): As AI adoption increases, headcount in India will rise.
Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Operating Officer of Standard Chartered (02888.HK), expects the bank’s global workforce structure to undergo reorganization as AI becomes increasingly pervasive, but anticipates that headcount will increase in India, which serves as the group’s Global Capability Centre. Kapilashrami noted that the group currently employs approximately 22,000 staff at its Global Capability Centre in India to support its global operations. While promoting the adoption of artificial intelligence across its workforce, the group is also focused on establishing guardrails for AI deployment. She added that the group is hiring more professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence.
HK Stock Rating Summary: CICC maintains its Outperform rating on China Literature Limited
Cailian Press will regularly compile ratings and target prices for Hong Kong-listed stocks issued by various institutions.
Fitch Affirms HSBC at A+ With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings affirmed HSBC's (HKG:0005) long-term issuer default rating at A+ with a stable outlook, according to a Tuesday rating commentary.The agency also affirmed HSBC's viability rating at A+
August 11 Buyback Summary | HSBC Holdings, Xiaomi Group-W, and others conducted share buybacks, with HSBC Holdings spending HK$55.1855 million.
According to a filing disclosed by the Hong Kong Exchange on August 12, HSBC Holdings (00005.HK), Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK), and others repurchased shares. ① HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) repurchased 340,000 ordinary shares on August 10, for a total consideration of HK$551.855 million, at prices ranging between HK$162.80 and HK$161.60 per share. ② Xiaomi Group-W (01810.HK) repurchased 1,868,000 weighted voting rights shares on August 11, for a total consideration of HK$499.574 million, at prices ranging between
HSBC HOLDINGS To Go Ex-Dividend On August 13th, 2026 With 0.78423 HKD Dividend Per Share
August 12th (Beijing Time) - $HSBC HOLDINGS(00005.HK)$ is trading ex-dividend on August 13th, 2026.Shareholders of record on August 14th, 2026 will receive 0.78423 HKD dividend per share on
Selected HKEX Announcements | MMG Limited Reports Over 160% Year-on-Year Increase in Interim Profit; Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. Posts First-Half Revenue Exceeding RMB 40 Billion
① MMG Limited reported a more than 160% year-on-year increase in interim profit—how large is the scale? ② Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. recorded first-half revenue exceeding RMB 40 billion—what is its profitability outlook?