PODCAST: A Fitch Downgrade, and New Steps to Bring Back Global Tourists
Fitch has lowered its outlook on China's sovereign rating to "negative," citing economic uncertainty. What does this mean for investors, and what's the likelihood of an actual ratings downgrade? And China has ordered all hotels rated three stars or higher to accept foreign credit cards. Will this help to bring back foreign travelers after three years of Covid isolation?
Juicy margins set Zhongmiao apart among stodgy insurers
The insurance broker controlled by home-appliance maker Haier has filed for an IPO, boasting solid profits underpinned by its focus on corporate policies and a light cost structure Key Takeaways:…
Tian Tu plunges into the red on sagging Hong Kong stock market
The venture capital company posted 814 million yuan in investment losses last year, reversing 337 million yuan in gains for 2022 Key Takeaways: Tian Tu Capital posted an 873 million…
PODCAST: Relaxing Data Requirements, and a Big Dividend
China exempts most foreign firms from worrisome data requirements. But will it change its mind later? And a leading fintech lender offers a massive dividend. But shareholders worry more about its rapidly shrinking size.
Luzhou Bank’s profit growth looks sweet, but could mask souring loans
The regional bank’s profit grew strongly last year largely on non-operational investment gains, amid signs of increasing defaults on its loans Key Takeaways: Luzhou Bank’s profit rose 23% last year,…
Investors unimpressed by massive dividend from shrinking Lufax
The online lender’s American depositary shares rose by just $1.11 in the two days after it announced a special dividend of $2.42 per ADS Key Takeaways: Lufax announced a massive…
ZG Group and Aquila aim to score Hong Kong’s first SPAC merger success
The Chinese steel-trading platform is applying to trade on the Hong Kong stock market after merging with its shell company partner Key Takeaways: The deal between Aquila Acquisition and ZG…