CICC chases wealthy Chinese as hedge against cyclical investment banking
Net profit for the elite dealmaker's wealth management subsidiary more than doubled in the first half of the year, providing crucial earnings stability as investors shun real estate Key Takeaways:…
JF SmartInvest harnesses AI in drive into lucrative financial intelligence services
The company unveiled an AI-powered terminal at its new showroom in Hong Kong’s financial district as it chases high-net-worth individuals seeking investment advice Key Takeaways: JF SmartInvest opened a physical…
Guotai Haitong proves that in China’s brokerage consolidation, bigger really is better
The titan formed through the merger of two large brokerages said its profit surged in the first half of 2026 as it leveraged its massive scale to cultivate high-margin services…
Citic Bank breezes into China’s insular tobacco sector with new investment
The bank seized on a local government debt crunch to buy a stake in regional lender Hongta Bank, providing a conduit into China's recession-proof cigarette monopoly Key Takeaways: Citic Bank…
Unintended consequences: China’s EV boom hits highway upkeep, and new risks of data-backed ABS
"EV manufacturers are now vastly more important to the Chinese economy than legacy combustion-engine automakers." – commenting on why Beijing may be reluctant to levy new taxes on electric vehicles…
Waterdrop creatively posts big revenue growth, but at massive cost
The online insurance broker’s new technical services business boomed in the first quarter, but soaring user acquisition costs caused its profit to fall Key Takeaways: Waterdrop’s revenue surged 65% in…
Declawed in China, UP Fintech faces challenges in global marketplace
The Tiger Brokers operator has been forced to leave its original home market, but numbers show its global expansion isn't strong enough yet to carry the business Key Takeaways: Legacy…
