AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFire Inquiry: An independent committee is hearing final arguments into Hong Kong’s deadliest apartment fire in decades, after the Nov blaze killed 168 people at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Border Legislation: The government says it will fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades—renovation, equipment installation and testing—so the rebuilt checkpoint can open as soon as Legco approves the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill. Crypto & Markets: The SFC has approved Hong Kong’s first “digitally native” tokenised fund for professional investors, while the city also moves to fast-track tokenised-fund approvals amid a US challenge to its crypto role. Finance Opening-Up: A new analysis argues Hong Kong’s latest Connect “Delivery Connect” gold clearing scheme shows Beijing’s incremental, channel-based model for financial liberalisation. IPO Push: A government think tank urges Hong Kong to diversify IPO issuers and investors beyond mainland-heavy listings to regain its top global listing status. Cross-Border Tech: Dentons hires an ex-Ashurst partner in Hong Kong to expand disputes capabilities across Greater China, and Wilson Sonsini and King & Wood back Dtech Technology’s HK$598m listing. Economy Backdrop: China’s Q2 growth slowed to 4.3%, the weakest in over three years, with weak domestic demand offsetting export strength—an external headwind for regional markets.
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