Hanoi’s capital market initiatives are driving Vietnamese equities higher even as concerns over Asia’s trade outlook and erratic tariffs continue to overhang sentiment.

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

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.

The Australian iron ore giant is looking to decarbonise from proceeds raised by the transaction; the landmark deal comes as the US steps back from green investing.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has eased IPO public float requirements and has made reforms in the IPO price discovery process; it is also carrying out a further consultation; meanwhile, listings continue apace.

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.

The Chinese telecom group's zero coupon, five-year, convertible bonds are listed on the HKEX and are convertible into fully paid H shares; the issuance follows recent ones from the likes of Henderson Land.

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