Hong Kong’s MPF assets reaching HK$1.67 trillion and European Central Bank increasing rates by 25 basis points are in spotlight this week
2-MIN READ2-MINYulu AoPublished: 3:00pm, 11 Sep 2026China’s buoyant stock market lifted brokers’ earnings in the first half, while Hong Kong saw continued growth in retirement assets. Beyond China, a strengthening yen and Washington’s Treasury buy-back programme highlighted shifting dynamics in global currency and bond markets.
Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week.
The broader industry also benefited from the market rally, with 150 brokerages reporting a 23.5 per cent average increase in net profit as operating revenue climbed 31 per cent, according to the Securities Association of China.
The Financial Services Development Council has proposed allowing part of the fund to invest in alternative assets and infrastructure, while calling for Hong Kong to attract more long-term mainland capital to invest globally through the city.
