Hang Seng Tech Index extends losses to 4%; MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) falls more than 10%.

Finland's foreign minister said recently that Finland is open to France's proposal to extend a nuclear umbrella to all of Europe, while stressing the move would not replace the US nuclear deterrent.

US firms are stepping up acquisitions of European asset and wealth managers, lifting YTD deal value to over $14bn — the highest level since Dealogic began tracking in 1995. Buyers include rival fund groups, insurers and private equity; industry executives point to pressure from low-cost passive funds and rising regulatory and operating costs as increasing takeover risk for European managers, while private equity is actively acquiring wealth managers amid growing demand for financial advice.