AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCentral-Local Appointments: China’s State Council named Yuan Gujie deputy director of the Liaison Office in Hong Kong and removed Liu Guangyuan, underscoring fresh central oversight. Geopolitics & Markets: Oil edged up and Asian stocks firmed as investors weighed US-Iran ceasefire talks and the risk to the Strait of Hormuz, while Japan and South Korea hit fresh highs on AI optimism. Inflation Watch: Hong Kong’s finance chief said Middle East-driven oil shocks are only “limited” for local inflation, citing a service-led economy and stable mainland supplies, alongside fuel subsidies. Wealth Push: DBS plans 18 new wealth centres across Asia by end-2027 and upgrades 36 more, with Hong Kong and Singapore still leaning on face-to-face advice. Cross-border Pressure on Insurance: Regulators tightened rules after mainland visitors faced hurdles transferring large sums, raising concerns for Hong Kong’s insurance sales. Tech & Finance: MiniMax shares slid after it explored a Shanghai secondary listing; Pfizer and Innovent signed a deal worth up to US$10.5b for cancer drug development. Local Courts: Three owners were fined about HK$128,780 for ignoring building removal orders in West Kowloon. Business & Trade: HKPC and DHL will host an SME global expansion forum on 12 June, with logistics and customs complexity flagged as key barriers.
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