KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 19.30 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 1,635.86 from Wednesday’s close of 1,616.56. The benchmark index opened 6.72 points higher at 1,623.28, and fluctuated between an intraday high of 1,642.44 and a low of 1,622.62 during the trading session. However, market breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 723 to 497, while 466 counters were unchanged, 1,075 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover rose to 3.74 billion units valued at RM3.61 billion compared with yesterday’s 2.81 billion units valued at RM2.57 billion.
Hong Kong’s equity market is roaring back to life in 2025 , attracting a record wave of listing applications and reclaiming its position as a dominant capital-raising centre in Asia. With 208 primary and secondary listing applications filed in just the first half of the year —surpassing the previous record of 189 in 2021—investor interest is clearly surging. What's Driving the Boom? A confluence of factors has positioned Hong Kong as a magnet for equity fundraising: Currency Stability : Chinese companies are increasingly drawn to Hong Kong’s access to US dollar-pegged capital, bypassing strict capital controls on the mainland. Foreign Inflows : Massive reallocation from international and Asian investors into Hong Kong-listed equities is fueling bullish sentiment. Regulatory Openness : Unlike mainland China or the US, Hong Kong offers more transparent and flexible listing pathways—especially for sectors like biotech, tech, and overseas-facing businesses. Hong Kong vs Global Peers W...