Australia's PlasmaLeap Technologies secures A$30m Series A funding
Investors in the firm, which produces zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, include the Gates Foundation, Investible and Yara Growth Ventures. Read More
The resilient capital: Five drivers behind Tokyo’s enduring financial strength
As noted by the Financial Times in December 2025, Tokyo has shown a remarkable ability to weather geopolitical turbulence. Amid global frictions, Japan’s sprawling...
Societe Generale appoints head of Apac ECM
Hong Kong-based Selina Cheung was most recently at UBS. Read More
Exclusive: Alvarez & Marsal launches Apac financial crime practice
Hong Kong-based Rod Francis will lead the global firm’s Asia Pacific Financial Crime practice. Read More
Oil price rises as Iran responds to Israel and US attacks
The oil price has surged to $82 a barrel amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran responds with multiple missiles across the...
Capital Group appoints Jim Goldie as Europe, Apac head of ETF capital markets
Goldie joins the firm from Invesco in London and is chair of the European Fund and Asset Management Association ETF task force. Read More
HSBC's pre-tax profits fall $2.4bn in 2025, eyes growth in Asia
The bank’s shares climbed as it beat analysts’ expectations despite facing a commercial real estate charge of $700m in Hong Kong. Chairman Brendan Nelson...
HSBC's pre-tax profits fall $2.4bn in 2025, confident on Asia growth
The bank’s shares climbed as it beat analysts’ expectations despite facing a commercial real estate charge of $700m in Hong Kong. Chairman Brendan Nelson...
Evercore taps Ben Hart to lead Asia private capital advisory
The investment banking advisory firm has strengthened in Singapore as secondaries activity gathers pace across the region; Hart previously worked at Adams Street Partners. ...