Investing in Hong Kong, Alibaba has arrived! Alibaba's Entrepreneur Fund has established a 0.15 billion dollar AI Fund.
① Alibaba's Entrepreneur Fund announced the establishment of an AI Fund, amounting to 0.15 billion USD, primarily covering Industries where AI can be deeply applied. ② Almost at the same time, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming also arrived, and his investment Institutions officially acquired Hong Kong's No. 9 license to start investing in the AI field. ③ This year, Hong Kong ranks eighth among the top ten regions globally in terms of total financing for AI enterprises.
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In order to respond to the "intense battle" next year? At the end of the year, many Banks are making intensive adjustments to their Business structure, and the special mechanism for the "five major articles" is gradually being established.
① First, merging the functions of the head office departments clearly indicates a reduction in costs and an increase in efficiency; second, a special department dedicated to the five major articles is being established. ② Retailing Crediting may become one of the focal points for Banks next year. ③ It is expected that the special institutions for the five major articles will be established gradually, as each one matures.
Fubon Insurance has released the price for clearing 16.667% equity of its parent company, Tencent Weibo, which is valued at 70% of its worth three years ago.
① The transaction price for the Equity Transfer of Tengfubo is RMB 1.9 per share, with a total transfer price of RMB 0.236 billion; ② It is reported that in 2021, the Equity Transfer was RMB 2.61 per share, and three years later, Tengfubo's valuation has been discounted to 73%; ③ Tengfubo is the parent company of Tencent Weiba, established by Yimashentong and Fubon Property & Casualty Insurance, both subsidiaries of Tencent.
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The Dow barely ended its longest continuous decline in 50 years, Micron fell by 16%, the US dollar reached a two-year high again, and US bonds, oil, and Bitcoin all dropped.
U.S. stock market's other Indexes turned down towards the end, Tesla rose by nearly 4% before closing down, NVIDIA reached a high of 4%, and Micron Technology had its steepest decline in five years. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds briefly increased by nearly 10 basis points approaching 4.60%, close to a seven-month high, while short-term bond yields fell, with the 2/10-year yield spread at its widest in two and a half years. The Bank of England held rates steady, but more officials supported a rate cut, leading to a decline in the British Pound. The Governor of the Bank of Japan suppressed interest rate hike expectations, causing the yen to fall towards 158, and the offshore renminbi briefly dropped below 7.32 yuan to its lowest in 15 months. Bitcoin fell by 5%, approaching $0.096 million. Spot Gold rose by 1.6% before narrowing back below $2,600, while the futures silver fell by 5%, and U.S. crude oil fell below $70.
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Meituan Drone delivery has received permission in Dubai, entering the Middle Eastern market | Insights on Going Overseas.
① With the issuance of licenses, Meituan's Drone Business officially starts Operation in Dubai Silicon Valley, bringing a new delivery model to the Middle Eastern market. ②"Ideally, Keeta is expected to replicate the success of Hong Kong in Saudi Arabia, but as the first Chinese takeaway giant to enter Saudi Arabia, Meituan is likely to bear the risks and growing pains of this unique Global market."
The central bank's discussions with some "aggressive trading" Institutions have shaken the market; who are the Block Orders in this round of bond bull market? State-owned large banks have received the most "attention".
① The central bank's morning consultations mainly involved Institutions based in Beijing, with very few Institutions from other cities attending the meeting, including cities like Shanghai where asset management Institutions are concentrated. ② In the past two weeks, the Block Buy Institutions for 10-year government bonds have shifted from Fund to Banks. ③ As incremental policies come into effect, the likelihood of economic stabilization increases, necessitating a reduction in expectations for the bond market in 2025.
Interest rates can reach 3%! Small and medium-sized Banks have densely launched high-interest products such as large-denomination certificates of deposit and special deposits. How will the pressure for short-term deposit strategies be relieved in the futu
① Some small and medium-sized Banks have engaged in such behavior, which somewhat contradicts the current downward trend of deposit interest rates, possibly being a short-term strategy taken to meet the funding Indicators in the short term. ② The overall trend of deposit interest rates may continue to decline in the future, and the recent rapid decline in bond market interest rates may also face some adjustments.
Encouraging to "seize the opportunities of moderately loose MMF policy," many local officials are intensively researching local Banks at the end of the year, is a good start for next year to be expected.
① In discussions with local officials, frequently mentioned keywords include comprehensive, accelerated, risk, and servicing the local economy. ② For Financial Institutions, "the moderately loose monetary policy from the central government brings opportunities while also posing challenges." ③ If some mechanisms for due diligence exemption can be provided, it is expected to ease the lending pressure on Banks.
Investment losses have dragged down solvency for many years, and Fubon Property Insurance has cleared its 16.667% stake in Tencent Weifang, with the latest risk comprehensive rating being category BB.
① Fubon Insurance and Fubon Financial Holding's two subsidiaries "liquidated" their 16.667% stake in Tencent's insurance subsidiary Tengfu Bo, with Yima Shentong as the transferee; ② Yima Shentong is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tencent, and after the transfer, its stake in Tengfu Bo will first exceed 90%; ③ The transfer of shares by Fubon Insurance may be to avoid continuing investment losses that could impact solvency, as the company's latest comprehensive risk rating is classified as BB.
Eight Overseas wallets have been integrated into WeChat Pay, allowing direct payment through WeChat scanning.
① WeChat Pay has added access for 8 Overseas Institutions wallets. ② WeChat Pay will also expand "outsourcing for internal use" to over 10 Overseas Institutions wallets in multiple countries and regions, including South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Alibaba Stock Rises Marginally In Overnight Trading On Robinhood Despite $1.3 Billion Loss From Sale Of Chinese Retail Chain Intime
Alibaba lost 9.3 billion and sold 100% of its shares in Intime, while Youngor Group made another successful investment.
① Alibaba will sell 100% equity of Intime Department Store to a buyer consortium composed of Youngor Group and Intime management team members. ② This year, Youngor Group has strengthened its investment in physical businesses, opening 13 new fashion experience stores offline. ③ Alibaba entered Intime in 2014 and gradually became the largest shareholder; as New Retail progressed to a decline, Alibaba ultimately let go of Intime.
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