AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHong Kong Fund Reform Watch: KPMG says Hong Kong’s updated fund tax exemption and carried interest rules should attract more regional and global asset managers, with a 0% effective tax rate for qualifying carried interest/performance fees and retrospective treatment from 2025. Aviation & Logistics: Cathay Pacific flagged a potential 76% jump in H1 profit, citing stronger passenger and cargo demand, while Hong Kong’s airport reported robust H1 passenger and cargo growth. Wealth Management Talent: BNP Paribas Wealth Management highlights Hong Kong as a key hub in its Asia strategy, stressing advice, execution, financing and continuity for more sophisticated clients. Fintech Recognition: Tiger Brokers was named among CNBC/Statista’s World’s Top FinTech Companies 2026 for neobrokers, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role in the region’s wealth-tech push. AI Commerce Platform: Synagie unveiled Geene 2.0, a “trusted AI commerce” SaaS aimed at connecting data, AI, media, commerce and blockchain for scalable business outcomes. Healthcare Dealmaking: Ashlins Pharmaceuticals licensed an interferon alpha-2b formulation via Hong Kong-based Lee’s Pharm, targeting FDA approval for rare-disease use and moving toward a fast fundraise. Insurance Expansion: Allianz Trade created a Hong Kong-based regional surety business development role to drive Asia-Pacific growth.
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