Harmonising digital asset rules gains momentum
Global regulators are seeing a convergence of digital-asset standards, even as differences in pace and risk culture persist. Speakers at the Singapore Fintech Festival...
Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority in HK$8bn bond offering
As Hong Kong’s primary debt market continues to be attractive, underwriters said the bond will provide a reliable benchmark for future HKD-denominated offerings. Read...
Clifford Capital's two $500m bond offerings oversubscribed
The offerings attracted public sector institutions, banks, asset managers, corporates and private banks, with particularly strong participation from Asia. Read More
Norton Rose Fulbright adds Apac, Middle East aviation team; hires HK partner
Aviation finance partner Leo Fattorini has brought a six-person aviation team from Bird & Bird, while Jason Chan joins in Hong Kong. Read More
Exim Bank of India raises $1bn in dual tranche notes
A $500m, 30-year tranche was added to the latest offering to support India’s regional and international trade activities at a time of global trade...
Apac (ex Japan) investment banking fees grew 19% to $24.9bn in 2025: LSEG
In a positive year for the region’s banks, 2025 ECM fees in Apac, ex Japan, were up 45% from 2024, DCM fees saw 11%...
BNY hires Phillip Suh as Korea country manager
Phillip Suh, previously CEO at Samsung Asset Management, will replace the retiring Hyon Joo Park. Read More
Asia to see mixed activity in 2026: banks
Amid a trade slowdown, IPOs, the issuance of convertible bonds, and cross-border M&A, including in the Middle East, are set to continue. Read More
Global Infrastructure Partners invests in Philippines’ Aboitiz InfraCapital
Philippines’ Aboitiz Equity Ventures has agreed for BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners to take a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital; the Philippines government is ramping...