FA year in review: Five key stories from 2025
FinanceAsia’s editorial team picks five of the biggest stories from the year across M&A, ECM, digital assets and Trump’s tariffs. Read More
Societe Generale appoints head of global markets in Apac
December 12, 2025 French bank Societe Generale announced the appointment of Mohamed Braham as the bank’s new head of global markets and head of...
Societe Generale appoints Apac head of global markets
Mohamed Braham will assume the Hong Kong-based role in January, while retaining his position as deputy global head of fixed income and currencies. Read...
Singapore's Sembcorp Industries buys Alinta Energy from Chow Tai Fook Enterprises for A$6.5bn
December 11, 2025 Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has agreed to acquire 100% of Alinta Energy from Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) for A$6.5 billion ($4.33...
Singapore's Sembcorp Industries to buy Alinta Energy from Chow Tai Fook Enterprises for A$6.5bn
Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s leading energy retailers and generators. Sembcorp is looking to grow its renewables capacity to 25 GW by 2028. ...
Bhutan to launch reserve-backed gold tokens
DK Bank in Gelephu Mindfulness City will commence trading of the gold tokens on December 17. A second phase will see a listing of...
Bhutan to launch reserve-backed gold tokens
DK Bank in Gelephu Mindfulness City will commence trading of the gold tokens on December 17. A second phase will see a listing of...
Fosun Pharma subsidiary signs potential $1.9bn Pfizer licence deal
YP05002, developed by Yao Pharma, is in Phase 1 clinical development in Australia and can potentially help with metabolic diseases; Yao Pharma will receive...
Andrew Cross joins Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund as CFO
December 10, 2025 Andrew Cross, former chief financial officer (CFO) at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has joined Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund...