EU-Asia summit addresses financial crisis

India and the EU have signed a free trade agreement after years of negotiating; over 90% of goods are set to move tariff free.

European demand for Singaporean credit remains strong.

Europe’s T+1 transition requires more preparation from financial firms, including infrastructure. Senior directors from BNP Paribas, Capco and DTCC explained why to FA, and how Asia has been adapting to the US transition.

Jamie Sinclair joins the global active investment manager from BlackRock in London.

The EU has reached an agreement with US president Donald Trump, who said global baseline tariffs would be between 15% and 20%. The move follows deals with Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.

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