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Singapore eases property market regulations

  Bloomberg Whether you look at prices or policy, the property markets in Singapore and Hong Kong are marching resolutely in opposite directions. Singapore has eased some rules in its property market, after more than three years of home price declines. Hong Kong in November tightened some restrictions, after prices rallied following a short-lived dip last year. The curbs in ...

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Hong Kong securities regulator to probe CCB International’s IPO work

  Bloomberg Hong Kong’s securities regulator is investigating CCB International Holdings Ltd., the No. 2 underwriter of initial public offerings in the city last year, for its role advising a Chinese seafood supplier on now-scrapped listing plans, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Securities and Futures Commission has been interviewing staff of the Chinese investment bank and ...

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Ford to start producing luxury Lincoln SUV in China by 2019

  Bloomberg Ford Motor Co. will begin producing its upscale Lincoln brand in China by late 2019 after sales almost tripled last year, joining the ranks of automakers localizing production to avoid import taxes in the world’s largest auto market. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker will build an all-new SUV model with joint venture partner Changan Automobile Group in the city ...

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London home price cuts spread as market stagnates

  Bloomberg More London home sellers are having to cut the asking price of their homes, and they’re offering deeper discounts as political uncertainty and high values dampen demand. “Price cuts seen in prime central London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit are now filtering through to outer boroughs,” said Savills Plc residential research director Lucian Cook. “Affordability issues are ...

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Vista to buy DH Corp for $2.03bn, combine with Misys

  Bloomberg Vista Equity Partners LLC agreed to buy DH Corp. in a deal that values the Canadian financial services provider at about C$2.73 billion ($2.03 billion), aiming to create a financial technology powerhouse by combining it with Misys Ltd. Vista will pay C$25.50 a share in cash, according to a statement on Monday. Including debt, the transaction for the ...

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