https://www.financeasia.com FinanceAsia arms investors with in-depth coverage of the region’s capital markets and unique insights into its fastest-growing companies en-us Copyright 2026 Haymarket Media Ltd. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:13:23 +00:00 3600 China/Startups/unicorns/IPOs/bonds/M&A Asia/Asia/Finance Asia/Finance News/FinanceAsia/Awards/Debt/Capital Markets/Private Banking property https://www.financeasia.com/Content/images/fa-logo.png https://www.financeasia.com The Japanese digital payments platform is acquiring a 70.2% stake in T&D Holdings’ life insurance unit, marking its push into life insurance as it expands beyond payments, cards, banking and securities. One Investment Management is also part of the deal. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets Companies M&A North Asia https://www.financeasia.com/article/softbanks-paypay-to-buy-td-holdings-life-insurer-for-840m/507850 https://www.financeasia.com/article/softbanks-paypay-to-buy-td-holdings-life-insurer-for-840m/507850 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +00:00 China had robust import and export growth in May despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fitch has upgraded China's GDP forecast to 4.6% this year after "surprisingly good" Q1 data. In a volatile market, SpaceX is set to go public on June 12. ]]> Andrew Tjaardstra Markets Disruption Distress North Asia Rest Of World https://www.financeasia.com/article/ai-supply-chain-to-boost-asia-amid-global-growth-slowdown/507848 https://www.financeasia.com/article/ai-supply-chain-to-boost-asia-amid-global-growth-slowdown/507848 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:19:00 +00:00 The former Dechert managing partner joins as the US firm continues to strengthen its Greater China transactional capabilities. ]]> Ryan Cheng Companies M&A Moves North Asia https://www.financeasia.com/article/kl-gates-hires-yang-wang-as-hong-kong-corporate-ma-partner/507847 https://www.financeasia.com/article/kl-gates-hires-yang-wang-as-hong-kong-corporate-ma-partner/507847 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:42:00 +00:00 HONG KONG SAR: BEST BROKER (DOMESTIC) | BEST INVESTMENT BANK (DOMESTIC) | BEST SECURITIES SERVICES (DOMESTIC) - HIGHLY COMMENDED ]]> Huatai International Promoted Content https://www.financeasia.com/article/fa-awards-spotlight-2026-huatai-international/507773 https://www.financeasia.com/article/fa-awards-spotlight-2026-huatai-international/507773 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +00:00 Dr. Wenbin Wang, chairman of ICBC International, discusses three fundamental structural drivers helping drive the stock market's recent revival, including attracting innovative Chinese firms and the rise of dual listings. ]]> Dr Wenbin Wang Markets Banks Equity North Asia Disruption https://www.financeasia.com/article/opinion-the-transformation-and-renaissance-of-hong-kongs-ipo-market/507840 https://www.financeasia.com/article/opinion-the-transformation-and-renaissance-of-hong-kongs-ipo-market/507840 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +00:00 The Hong Kong exchange operator will collaborate with Kazakhstan’s financial hub on carbon markets, green finance and commodities, while exploring cross-border listings with Astana International Exchange. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets North Asia Rest Of World ESG Equity https://www.financeasia.com/article/hkex-signs-mous-with-kazakhstans-aifc-and-aix-to-boost-central-asia-connectivity/507836 https://www.financeasia.com/article/hkex-signs-mous-with-kazakhstans-aifc-and-aix-to-boost-central-asia-connectivity/507836 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +00:00 The oversubscribed Euro offering is in three tranches of 8, 12 and 20 years, and follows green bond issuances in Hong Kong and Australia in H1 2026. ]]> Andrew Tjaardstra Companies Debt North Asia Rest Of World Australasia ESG Climate Action https://www.financeasia.com/article/mtr-prices-%e2%82%ac3bn-green-bond/507833 https://www.financeasia.com/article/mtr-prices-%e2%82%ac3bn-green-bond/507833 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:03:00 +00:00 As the Japanese insurer expands investments in alternative assets, Blackstone will provide investment management services to Japan’s largest private asset owner across private credit and real estate. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets Companies North Asia Debt Rest Of World https://www.financeasia.com/article/nippon-life-allocates-9-4bn-to-private-credit-through-blackstone-partnership/507821 https://www.financeasia.com/article/nippon-life-allocates-9-4bn-to-private-credit-through-blackstone-partnership/507821 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +00:00 INDIA: BEST ECM HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL) | BEST INVESTMENT BANK (INTERNATIONAL) | BEST M&A HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL), INDONESIA: BEST INVESTMENT BANK (INTERNATIONAL) | BEST M&A HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL), VIETNAM: BEST ECM HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL) | BEST INVESTMENT BANK (INTERNATIONAL) ]]> Jefferies Promoted Content https://www.financeasia.com/article/fa-awards-spotlight-2026-jefferies/507774 https://www.financeasia.com/article/fa-awards-spotlight-2026-jefferies/507774 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +00:00 Capital is flowing back into Asian debt markets, but investors are becoming increasingly selective. Fitch Ratings says stronger sovereigns and their banks and corporates continue to access funding, while rising oil prices, currency pressures and external vulnerabilities are sharpening the differentiation with weaker credits. ]]> Fitch Ratings Promoted Content https://www.financeasia.com/article/asia-pacific-deal-flow-improves-remains-differentiated-by-credit-quality/507797 https://www.financeasia.com/article/asia-pacific-deal-flow-improves-remains-differentiated-by-credit-quality/507797 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:09:00 +00:00