Bhavik Bhimani, group financial controller, at Thomas Cook India, gives his verdict on what to check, including controls, audits, red flags and processes.

Hong Kong stocks and listings have performed well since the start of the year as depressed valuations and budding confidence has shifted capital away from US stocks; more listings this week show the momentum is here to stay, despite tariff uncertainty.

Amid volatility, dollar weakness, and high government debt, the global fixed income market is poised for a bumpy reset with more instruments in Asia to benefit, according to Andrew Jackson, head of investments and head of fixed income boutique, at Vontobel.

A core product for Type 2 diabetes is expected to commercially launch in mainland China by the end of this year, subject to regulatory approval; CICC led the transaction.

CICC is looking to strengthen ties between China and the Gulf region; meanwhile, a former MD at Standard Chartered, Kapil Jobanputra, has become managing partner of real asset firm Elaeo Partners.

Shilpa Gulrajani, DBS' head of sustainable finance, institutional banking, offered her thoughts on how capital markets are aligning with the region’s transition needs, including green loans and blended finance, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week.

The issuance from the Hong Kong conglomerate, formerly known as NWS Holdings, was to finance the redemption of its outstanding offshore capital securities by its subsidiary.

Clean energy investments are ramping up in Apac, but a $800bn annual shortfall risks slowing momentum. At Temasek’s Ecosperity Week, IFC's Riccardo Puliti and BlackRock's Susan Chan called for bolder partnerships, clearer policies, and better capital mobilisation.

$400m has been allocated to support Digital Halo, which has assets in the Philippines and Malaysia; the Swiss PE firm is also expanding its data centre footprint in Australia.