Lowering the bar
Article Abstract:
Hong Kong has missed an opportunity to raise its market regulatory standards to meet global best practice. Supervision of the stock exchange could undermine Hong Kong's credibility as a well-regulated market to raise funds, and thus expose investment banks, brokers and companies might benefit in the short run as a result, and both investors and the City's reputation could suffer irreparable damage.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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Monopoly games
Article Abstract:
The Hong Kong government controls the city's freehold land and derives 30% of its revenues from land leases and property taxes. Government efforts to tightly control land and keep property prices high is a disadvantage while analysts feel the government should lessen its dependence on leases and taxes.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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Hong Kong's big sell-off
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Hong Kong's privatization program is discussed.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2003
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