AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCross-Border Crackdown: China’s regulators launched a two-year clampdown on illegal cross-border stock trading, naming Tiger Brokers, Futu, and Longbridge for operating without mainland licences—ordering a wind-down that allows only selling and withdrawals, while threatening confiscation of “illegal gains” and heavy penalties; the shock hit shares hard, with Futu and Tiger-related stocks plunging after the CSRC move. Hong Kong Aviation Boost: Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open May 27 after a HK$12.9b upgrade, with a new departure concourse due end-2026—another step toward the airport’s “Skytopia” push. Legal Cooperation: Hong Kong and Kazakhstan signed extradition and mutual legal assistance agreements, expanding cross-border enforcement ties. Trial Update: Closing arguments wrapped in Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organizers case, with a verdict expected mid- to late July. Energy & Industry: HK Electric warned June bills will rise as its fuel surcharge jumps on Middle East-driven oil volatility; meanwhile, Hong Kong’s hydrogen push gained momentum via a green energy week secretariat and symposium plans.
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