...entation of the Stock Connect, a mutual access programme between Hong Kong and Mainland, has expanded the reach of Hong Kong markets and investors. Also, according to the SFC, great importance is attached to risk management, notably after the global financial crisis of 2008. Taking this into account, and after reviewing 1- submissions in response to the consultation, the SFC proposed the enhan...
Path: Blog**This week started off with a global stock market fall that became the steepest since the 2008 financial crisis.** On the so-called Black Monday stocks entered a ‘’bear market’’ when fallen more than 20% from the recent peak. The crash was largely caused by the coronavirus outbreak that was declared a pandemic combined with the ongoing oil war between Russia and Saudi Arabia. **This ...
Path: Blog...lling traditional markets also may have affected crypto prices as investors flock to more stable assets. This means if cryptocurrency can separate itself from this whole situation, it has potential to become a global hedge option for everyone facing financial crisis around the world. **In current situation the most valuable benefit is that cryptocurrencies are famous for their digital method o...
Path: Blog...d be that the companies are benefitting from customers on both sides of the crypto market crash - those who are trying to hold onto their coins for the long run, and those who are betting that prices will fall. However, the current situation and financial crisis that has plunged crypto markets into some of their lowest levels in months may have different implications than the bear markets that...
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