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Markets

China’s Semiconductor Rally Lifts ChiNext Index to 11-Year High

Investor optimism around semiconductors and state-backed tech initiatives propels the ChiNext Index past 3,900, underscoring China's focus on technological self-sufficiency.

By Sarah Chen · 2 min read

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SEC's Proposed Options Market Reforms: Impacts on Trading and Efficiency

The SEC will hold a public roundtable on April 16, 2026, to examine reforms aimed at improving the U.S.-listed options market, targeting competition, investor experience, and sustainable growth.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Personal Finance

Strategies for Navigating Personal Finance Amid Rising Pressures

Behavioral pitfalls and practical strategies shape the path to financial security. Experts outline essential steps to build wealth through informed, disciplined decision-making.

By Hiroshi Tanaka
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Banking

Hong Kong Regulator Steps Up as Collection Agent for Investors

The Securities and Futures Commission's unprecedented role in enforcing investor claims signals a new chapter for market accountability in Hong Kong.

By Isabel Moreno
André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri
French, 1819–1889 — Napoléon Coste
Personal Finance

Navigating Rising Airfares: Strategies for 2026

With airfare prices climbing due to geopolitical tensions and dynamic pricing, travelers must adopt smarter booking strategies to keep trips affordable.

By Carlos Vega
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Personal Finance

Retirement Strategies Shift as Longevity and Economic Uncertainty Redefine Goals

Retirement planning for 2026 and beyond requires balancing longevity risk, inflation pressures, and evolving wealth management trends.

By Priya Raman
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Banking

SEC Tightens Disclosure Rules for Foreign Insiders Under New HFIA Act

The SEC’s newly adopted rules under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act will require directors and officers of foreign private issuers to disclose equity holdings, aligning them with U.S. standards.

By Lukas Berger
Pieter Bruegel the Elder — The Harvesters
Personal Finance

Lessons from First-Time Millionaires: Strategies for Building Wealth

Insights from individuals who recently reached millionaire status highlight financial habits that can accelerate wealth accumulation.

By David Kumar
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Asia

Can Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Redefine Its Role as a Financial Hub?

Once envisioned as a cultural district, West Kowloon is now positioning itself as a major financial hub, with banks and insurers setting up offices in the area.

By Priya Raman
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