Lowering the bar

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong has missed an opportunity to raise its market regulatory standards to meet global best practice. Supervision of the stock exchange could undermine Hong Kong's credibility as a well-regulated market to raise funds, and thus expose investment banks, brokers and companies might benefit in the short run as a result, and both investors and the City's reputation could suffer irreparable damage.

Economic aspects, Stock markets, Stock market

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Monopoly games

Article Abstract:

The Hong Kong government controls the city's freehold land and derives 30% of its revenues from land leases and property taxes. Government efforts to tightly control land and keep property prices high is a disadvantage while analysts feel the government should lessen its dependence on leases and taxes.

Other Activities Related to Real Estate, REAL ESTATE, Real Estate Services, Influence, Real estate industry, Intervention (Federal government), Federal intervention

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Hong Kong's big sell-off

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong's privatization program is discussed.

Case studies, Cover Story, Privatization, Privatization (Business)

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