Sara Velezmoro

Japan finds itself at an inflection point, with equities finally back up to 1990 levels, and inflation on the rise after decades of deflation. But impending policy decisions by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will test the market’s resilience.

The deal marks the HKMC’s first infrastructure financing securitisation. It could act as a catalyst for development of this nascent asset class in Asia, as the region strives to bridge a $1.7 trillion annual infrastructure financing gap.

The US fund manager sees opportunity to lend to companies operating in the lower-to-core middle market, a segment that is underserved by the banking sector.

UBS and Macquarie’s Australasia-based teams advised the aged care firm on use of proceeds for its recent equity raise, new capital structure and related disclosure considerations.

Nora Yeung will join the German bank in September, after 12 years with Credit Suisse.

The move reduces exchange-rate risk and could encourage the accumulation of renminbi funds overseas over time, observers believe.

The partners all join from Shearman & Sterling. Their recruitment boosts Ashurst's capacity to address opportunities presented by the net zero transition.

The US regulator’s latest crackdown on crypto exchanges is harmful for those looking to expand in the US, but beneficial for Asian markets looking to become global crypto hubs, observers note.

Research from the law firm reports improved global high yield bond activity despite persistent macroeconomic challenges, including a weak M&A pipeline.

The bank has expanded its Greater China tech lending facility to support regional innovation alongside the rollout of debut venture debt capabilities.