The €2.85bn deal will expand the French gas giant's presence in Asia; the acquisition is being financed by a bridge loan and will be (re)financed by bond issues.

The Chinese global PC firm has appointed a Middle East leadership team, while its regional headquarters will be in Riyadh's Al Majdoul Tower.

There is a delay in guarantor Guotai Haitong’s business combination with Haitong Securities.

The aim of the stock purchase is to help boost advanced technology and semiconductor innovation in the US; Intel has been under the spotlight of the US administration in recent weeks.

Michael Benz brings over three decades of leadership experience to the Swiss crypto bank.

Tanar is currently ANZ country head for Germany and will replace Mitchell Mason; the bank sees growth opportunities across markets, financial institutions and DCM.

Jiang joins the French bank in Hong Kong from Santander as head of industry group, industrial and technology, Apac.

Chinese overseas investments, including in emerging markets, should boost the domestic economy; meanwhile, US president Donald Trump and China have extended a ‘tariff truce’ until November 10.

Jig Patel has previously helped build out Goldman Sachs' Asia prime business; the bank is looking to increase its prime headcount in the region by up to 10%.

If the bid for the listed IT services provider is successful, it will be Blackstone's largest deal in Japan.