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. ...
HKEX eyes more global biotechs to build IPO hub
As the exchange seeks more global firms, Insilico Medicine’s IPO in December was a significant moment, while French firm TheraVectys is understood to be...
Round-up: Standard Chartered’s 2025 results; Zurich Australia purchase; Citi Vietnam hire
SC’s operating profit grew 6% last year; Zurich Australia snaps up life insurer ClearView; Citi Vietnam appoints Thai Nguyet Minh as head of markets. ...
Quadria Capital completes Malaysia's Apex Healthcare $470m take-private deal
Co-investors in the take-private deal for the healthcare firm include 65 Equity Partners, the Employees Provident Fund and China’s Silk Road Fund. Read More
Trump issues 15% global tariffs after Supreme Court setback
US president Donald Trump has issued 15% tariffs on every country importing to the US after his so-called reciprocal tariffs were ruled illegal by...
China’s economy is robust for Year of the Horse despite headwinds: FTSE Russell
Industrial activity remained a “consistent bright spot” throughout 2025 amid 5% GDP growth; there are consistent deflationary pressures. Read More
Nuveen to boost Apac presence with £9.9bn Schroders deal
If the deal is finalised the US and UK global asset managers will control almost $2.5 trillion of assets under management; they both have...