HONG KONG, July 26 (Reuters): Hong Kong's benchmark share index rose 0.3 per cent on Friday, closing at its highest level in more than three years, buoyed by stronger China markets.
The Hang Seng Index shrugged off early losses to end at 24,216.01 points, its highest close since April 11, 2011. It gained 3.2 per cent for the week, the best since the week ended May 16.
The China Enterprises Index of the leading offshore Chinese listings in Hong Kong rose 0.5 per cent to its highest close since December 13.
The H-share index was up 5.3 per cent on the week, its biggest weekly gain in four months. Some insurers were in focus on Friday.
AIA Group climbed 0.7 per cent, after hitting a record high in early trade on strong new business growth in the first half.
Leading losses on the H-share index was New China Life Insurance, which sank 4.0 per cent.
HK shares finish week at fresh 3-year highs
FE Team | Published: July 27, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
Share if you like