Tag: Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Hong Kong stock exchange
January 22, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Hong Kong stock sell-off adds to China’s market instability

Following market instability, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) plummeted 2.4%, a stone’s throw away from its lowest level in 20 years. The CSI 300 index also fell 1.6% at market opening. Across the water, however, Wall Street’s S&P 500 index hit a 2-year record high to close last week’s market. Don’t miss out…

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December 19, 2023 BY Nick Ranga

SenseTime Group co-founder's death causes shares to plummet

Tang (55 y/o), who passed away on Friday 15 December from an undisclosed illness, was previously the company’s dominant class A shareholder and in charge of the company’s voting structure. SenseTime will now need to regroup and navigate this sudden challenge while mourning the loss of their voting leadership. Don’t miss out on the latest news,…

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October 11, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

IMAX China votes against privatisation transaction

Despite 70% of shareholders voting in favour of the $124m buyout, the votes against surpassed the 10% limit stipulated by Hong Kong Law to defeat a privatisation deal. Currently, the IMAX Corporation, which is parent to IMAX China, owns 71.6% of its subsidiary. It needed 75% of the votes to get the deal through.  In…

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