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Geopolitics

Futu expects mainland brokerage business to shrink but vows to keep Hong Kong outlets

South China Morning Post – World · China

Futu Holdings, the Nasdaq listed Chinese broker that was recently penalised by China’s securities regulator, said it expects a gradual fall off in mainland bus…

Geopolitics

The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?

BBC News – World · Europe

A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.

Geopolitics

Chinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital

South China Morning Post – World · China

Overseas capital has poured into China’s hard technology champions at an unprecedented pace, driving the market value of their mainland equity holdings to an a…

Geopolitics

Foreign investors return to India, equities lead revival

Times of India – World · India

Foreign investors have returned to Indian markets, showing renewed interest in equities during July. This shift follows months of consistent selling, with sign…

Geopolitics

Are HSBC shares set for a turnover bump owing to Hong Kong’s board-lot reform?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Brokers expect HSBC Holdings, a staple in the portfolios of Hongkongers, to see a large increase in interest from both local and international investors, as th…

Geopolitics

China Life sets up semiconductor fund amid Beijing’s call for ‘patient’ capital

South China Morning Post – World · China

Companies backed by the state and provincial governments in China have announced new funds to focus on the semiconductor industry, which requires a large amoun…

Geopolitics

Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Capital from the Gulf region is showing signs of flowing into Asia, according to Hong Kong’s finance chief, as bilateral trade between the Middle East and the …

Geopolitics

South Korean won holds steady as historic 24-hour trading begins

South China Morning Post – World · China

The South Korean won was stable against the dollar after inching higher as the currency began its first day of 24-hour trading, marking a milestone in Seoul’s …

Geopolitics

Digital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use paymen…

Entrepreneurship

The 2026 IPO Wave Will Dwarf 1999 in Real Dollars. But 1 Metric Will Prove If AI Is a Bubble

Inc. · Global

SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are all set to rattle public markets.

Geopolitics

Economy robust, external factors putting pressure on 3 Fs: Nirmala Sitharaman

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Estimate monthly loan installments with a single calculation. • Determine returns on Systematic I…

Geopolitics

Why the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.

Geopolitics

‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again

The Guardian – World · Europe

As Keir Starmer’s leadership totters, investors warn a Labour leadership contest ignoring public finances and market realpolitik could be disastrousA rise in b…

Geopolitics

Accountsmaxxing? Decoding Gen Z's chaotic yet genius approach to finance

Times of India – World · India

Gen Z is navigating a complex financial landscape, balancing early earning and investing with impulsive spending and trend-driven bets. While digitally savvy a…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong has raised HK$27.6 billion (US$3.5 billion) through a green and infrastructure bond sale to finance the Northern Metropolis and low-carbon transforma…

Geopolitics

What does an improved Hong Kong property outlook mean for land sales?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The competition could intensify at tenders for Hong Kong’s residential plots as developers replenish their land banks amid a recovering property market, with t…

Geopolitics

Victoria state budget 2026: state back in black and forecasting two back-to-back surpluses

The Guardian – World · Europe

Labor’s 2026-27 budget shows state has recorded a $700m surplus this financial year, the first since before the Covid-19 pandemicFollow our Australia news live…

Geopolitics

Why the RBA is predicted to deliver a third straight interest rate hike this week

The Guardian – World · Europe

While interest rate rises can’t affect the surging price of oil caused by Middle East turmoil, they are still the Reserve Bank’s best – and only – tool to figh…

Geopolitics

Why Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore wealth-tech firms are increasingly using Hong Kong as their first major overseas expansion market, betting that the city’s large pool of idle savings…

Geopolitics

New free financial advice plan aims to help Britons build savings

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘Targeted support’ means certain banks and financial institutions can offer free extra help with investments and pensionsMany Britons are daunted by the world …

Geopolitics

Gold loses its shimmer in Asia over rising oil prices, hawkish Fed stance

South China Morning Post – World · China

Asia’s gold rush is starting to lose some of its lustre, as surging oil prices due to the Iran war dampen rate-cut hopes that recently helped fuel one of the m…

Geopolitics

Wall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US stock market is rising towards more records on Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and other big companies became the latest to deliver fatter profits for …

Startups

The fintech solving two problems at once: Payment chaos and checkout friction

Your Story · India

Paytring is building an orchestration layer for modern payments. Founder Debal Chakraborty explains how OpenAI’s models help improve transaction success rates …

Geopolitics

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in these 5 regions

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has launched a bond-market-connect scheme with Brazil, Chinese media outlets reported this week, marking the first such link among emerging markets. Sche…

Geopolitics

Central bank bosses enlist for war game to gauge threat of Lehman-style bust

The Guardian – World · Europe

Finance chiefs to join exercise in Washington designed to assess how they would handle collapse of significant bankThe bosses of the central banks and treasuri…

Geopolitics

Minister says Pakistan ‘committed’ to repay US$3 billion loan from UAE

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistan is considering financing from both countries and banks as options to repay a US$3 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates and help maintain foreign…

Geopolitics

Sensex jumps 919pts as West Asia peace plan moves ahead

Times of India – World · India

Global markets rallied, including India's Sensex, as a West Asia peace plan offered hope for an end to the conflict. Foreign funds made significant inflows aft…

Geopolitics

How China’s tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors

South China Morning Post – World · China

When a friend received a text message from the mainland Chinese tax authorities asking her to ensure that all her declared income – including income from abroa…

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup March 28-April 3] Steep decline in VC inflow

Your Story · India

The fall in venture capital funding for the first week of April was largely due to the absence of high value transactions.

Geopolitics

Stock market holiday on Good Friday: Are NSE, BSE closed or open for trading today?

Times of India – World · India

Stock markets will observe a closure on April 3rd for Good Friday, marking the beginning of several scheduled holidays for the remainder of 2026. Investors are…

Geopolitics

From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

South China Morning Post – World · China

The mighty Zambezi River has its source in northern Zambia, and flows north, west, south, then east, tracing borders for several countries including Zimbabwe. …

Geopolitics

Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing

BBC News – World · Europe

The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Startups

OpenAI’s financial milestone; VC funding growth in Q1

Your Story · India

Hello, India is officially counting its people.  Census 2027 kicked off in the country on Wednesday. The 16th population count in India—8th since independenc…

Startups

Building fintech startups beyond UPI: Where the next wave of innovation will come from

Your Story · India

With India’s fintech infrastructure backed by government support, it has evolved into a sturdy and consistent ecosystem that enables easy digital transactions,…

Startups

VC funding rises 28% YoY in the first quarter of 2026

Your Story · India

The rise in venture capital funding into Indian startups for the first quarter of 2026 was largely due to the steady inflow of deals in the $30 million-90 mill…

Geopolitics

OTP can't secure payments: RBI rolls out stricter digital payment rules

Times of India – World · India

India's digital payments are getting a security boost from April 1 with stricter RBI authentication rules, requiring two-factor verification for all transactio…

Geopolitics

War weighs on IPO-led investor exits

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to track investment growth. - Determine PPF/FD maturity amounts and ea…

Startups

Zetwerk kicks off IPO plans with confidential Sebi filing

Your Story · India

Zetwerk aims to raise between Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore. through the IPO.

Startups

From QR codes to credit scores: How digital payment data could redefine lending in India

Your Story · India

Integration of digital payment data into credit evaluation tools could improve financial inclusion in India. It could also open new opportunities for small bus…

Geopolitics

Stock market holiday today: Are BSE, NSE closed for trading on March 31, 2026?

Times of India – World · India

This holiday is the fifth among the 16 market closures planned for 2026. Trading will remain suspended again on April 3 (Friday) for Good Friday, followed by a…

Startups

Dugar Finance raises $5M led by HegdInvst

Your Story · India

Dugar Finance aims to go beyond vehicle financing Dugar Finance will utiise the capital to expand MSME lending franchise and get into tier 2 & beyond locati…

Startups

Future Wealth Investments launches $50M VC fund

Your Story · India

The fund will focus on pre-seed to Series A investments with initial cheques ranging from $250,000 to $5 million. It also has a green shoe option of $10 millio…

Geopolitics

Atanu Chakraborty rebuts HDFC MD, flags ‘deeper governance issues’ behind exit

Times of India – World · India

Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty disputes MD Sashidhar Jagdishan's claims regarding staff action on high-risk bond sales. Chakraborty asserts his re…

Geopolitics

India plays for global glory as companies back the game

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for accurate repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to track investment growth over time. - Determine PPF maturit…

Geopolitics

Airtel’s data centre arm Nxtra raises $1bn

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate loan installments, SIP returns, and NPS pension estimates. - Determine PPF/FD maturity amounts and interest earned. - Use Mutual Fund Calculato…

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