C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units. - South China Morning Post, SCMP, HK Business Briefing - C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units.
HONG KONG BUSINESS BRIEFING
Wednesday 8th April, 2026
Hong Kong economy
Asia and Hong Kong are very important areas for Barclays, according to group CEO C. S. Venkatakrishnan. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & Finance
Barclays boosts Hong Kong presence to tap thriving IPO market
8 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 am

C.S. Venkatakrishnan said the bank is increasing its outlay on talent and technology across its investment banking and trading units.

Arts
Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?
8 Apr, 2026 - 07:15 am

‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective.

Tech Trends
Chinese AI glasses maker Rokid planning Hong Kong IPO: sources
7 Apr, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Listing plan comes as giants Apple, Meta, Alibaba, Baidu, Xiaomi and Huawei, plus start-ups like Xreal, Rayneo, anticipate market growth.

China Business
China tightens trading scrutiny on major shareholders and executives
7 Apr, 2026 - 07:20 pm

New CSRC rules curb short-term trading by major shareholders to boost investor confidence and encourage long-term market participation.

Business
Brisk flat sales at Hong Kong project as buyers unfazed by potential rate hikes
7 Apr, 2026 - 07:39 pm

Flats at La Mirabelle in Tseung Kwan O range from 360 sq ft to 558 sq ft and with layouts of one to two bedrooms.

China Business
ICBC and CCB lead China’s biggest banks in US$61 billion dividend payout
7 Apr, 2026 - 10:31 am

Record payouts come as regulators push listed companies to enhance dividend frequency and predictability.

Climate and energy
Green hydrogen drive may help China reach carbon-neutral goal
7 Apr, 2026 - 09:00 am

Renewable power and government support may slash the costs of green hydrogen production and convince potential users to adopt the fuel.

Banking & Finance
Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech IPO candidates
7 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 am

Mainland’s stock market watchdog is discouraging establishment of ‘red-chip-structured’ companies in sensitive industries.

China Economy
China’s yuan may be going global faster than Western data suggests, analysts say
6 Apr, 2026 - 11:00 pm

Many yuan transactions are now routed through China’s own global payment system, which often does not show up in traditional data sets, analysts say.

Business
Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs
6 Apr, 2026 - 09:14 pm

‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.

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