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HSBC sees strong recovery in HK, big push for India

  Bloomberg HSBC Holdings Plc’s Chairman Mark Tucker sees a significant boost to the global economy and a rebound in Hong Kong from China’s reopening. “China’s reopening, announcements of a package of measures to stabilise the property market will be positive for both its economy and the global economy,” said Tucker, speaking from New York on a panel at the ...

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Crypto startup funding slumps to lowest level in almost two years

  Bloomberg Crypto startups are facing a harrowing time attracting private financiers after the collapse of digital-asset exchange FTX. Venture capital (VC) investment in the industry plunged to its lowest level in almost two years during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to data from research firm PitchBook. Overall, VC firms invested $2.3 billion in crypto startups during the quarter, ...

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S Africa bourse seeks to fine Steinhoff’s ex-CEO $882,000

  Bloomberg Johannesburg’s stock exchange plans to fine Steinhoff International Holdings NV former CEO Markus Jooste $882,000 for violating listing rules and submitting false financial statements. South Africa’s main stock exchange also barred Jooste from holding an office in a listed company for 20 years, according to a statement. The move comes almost five years after the firm’s near collapse and ...

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