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National Australia Bank Boosts Credit Provisions as War Risks Mount, Signalling Rising Stress in Financial System
SYDNEY, 20 April 2026 – National Australia Bank has moved to increase its credit provisions, reflecting growing concern over the economic fallout from ongoing geopolitical conflict and its…
Gold Slips as Renewed Strait of Hormuz Disruption Fuels Inflation Fears
SINGAPORE, 20 April 2026 – Gold prices retreated as fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz reignited concerns over energy supply disruptions, shifting investor sentiment and complicating the…
$290 Million Crypto Hack Triggers DeFi Contagion, Exposing Systemic Risks in Digital Finance
SINGAPORE, 19 April 2026 – A massive cryptocurrency hack worth nearly US$290 million has sent shockwaves through the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem, triggering a contagion effect across multiple…
Hong Kong Eyes Global Gold Vault Status as Iran Conflict Fuels Safe-Haven Demand
HONG KONG, 18 April 2026 – Hong Kong is positioning itself as a strategic hub for global gold storage, as escalating geopolitical tensions particularly the Iran conflict, drive…
HKEX Plans Shift to T+1 Settlement by End-2027 in Major Market Reform
Hong Kong, 17 April 2026 – Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is planning a significant overhaul of its post-trade infrastructure, proposing to shorten the settlement cycle for stock…
Hong Kong Stocks Poised to Extend Rally as Global Sentiment Improves
Hong Kong, 17 April 2026 – Hong Kong equities are on track to extend their winning streak, supported by improving global risk sentiment and renewed investor optimism following…
GIC-Backed Envision AESC Eyes Up to US$2 Billion Hong Kong IPO in EV Battery Push
Hong Kong, 17 April 2026 – Envision AESC, a global electric-vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer backed by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, is exploring a potential Hong Kong initial…