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Dual listing plan gives Chinese firms a funding fallback as US access narrows

With geopolitical tensions rising, Beijing’s new Hong Kong–Shenzhen policy aims to open alternative capital channels

July 03, 2025

First Abu Dhabi Bank issues Middle East’s first digital bond

Listed on Abu Dhabi’s securities exchange, the $100 million three-year deal is executed via HSBC’s digital assets platform.

July 08, 2025

Going beyond code: MAS and AWS urge cultural rethink on AI

Cultural readiness, not just code, is emerging as the biggest barrier — and opportunity — in scaling AI across financial services, according to MAS and AWS.

July 02, 2025

Citi appoints Japan investment banking co-head

Akira Kiyota joins from Nomura, Taiji Nagasaka promoted internally to capture growing Japan deal flows and opportunity.

July 02, 2025

Shifting narratives: How China’s AI surge is redefining investor focus

As China’s AI ambitions grow increasingly self-reliant, investors are navigating a fast-evolving ecosystem where commoditisation, policy strategy and localised models are redrawing the competitive map.

July 01, 2025

Q&A: John O'Neill, group head of digital assets and currencies at HSBC

HSBC’s John O’Neill discusses the bank’s growing focus on digital assets and why Hong Kong has emerged as a key launchpad for its strategy.

June 30, 2025

FWD Group eyes HK$4bn as Hong Kong IPO closes today

Mubadala Capital is anchoring FWD Group’s Hong Kong IPO with a US$150 million investment, as the insurer looks to raise around US$500 million in a deal led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.

June 26, 2025

Ogier Global appoints Samantha Fu as director in Singapore

With deep experience across Asia’s fund hubs, Samantha Fu joins Ogier Global in Singapore to support the firm’s growing offshore governance and private capital platform.

July 01, 2025

WeLab Bank: taking digital banking to the next level in Hong Kong

After a transformative 12 months that has led to success in key market segments and breakeven faster than the industry norm, WeLab Bank has emerged as a leading digital bank in Hong Kong. Speaking with FinanceAsia, Chief Executive Tat Lee outlines what’s next, including capitalising on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI).

WeLab Bank

Redefining smart lending: FinVolution’s innovative practices across Asia

By combining credit assessments driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data with cutting edge digital infrastructure, FinVolution Group plans to empower financial institutions and advance financial inclusion across Asia, explains Joseph Ruan, chief operating officer of the fintech firm’s Philippines business.

FinVolution Group

Cebu Pacific sets long-term strategic vision to meet air travel demand

As Cebu Pacific cements its leadership in the Philippine domestic and international aviation market, president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao explains how greater capacity from recent expansion in its fleet and network will drive better margins and long-term financial growth.

Cebu Pacific

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Shifting narratives: How China’s AI surge is redefining investor focus

As China’s AI ambitions grow increasingly self-reliant, investors are navigating a fast-evolving ecosystem where commoditisation, policy strategy and localised models are redrawing the competitive map.

July 01, 2025

Asia’s LGBTQ+ investments: lessons from Thailand and Taiwan

From financial knowledge to government support, players in Thailand and Taiwan are finding new ways to channel capital into LGBTQ+-focussed businesses across Asia.

June 24, 2025

Bangladesh government u-turns on amnesty for whitening black money

As they approved the Budget, cabinet members of the interim government scrapped the revenue raising provision on June 22 amid strong criticism.

June 24, 2025

Asian firms should improve corporate governance or risk ‘irrelevance’: ACGA

Asia's listed firms must raise their corporate governance to improve market conditions, as international investors continue to eye the US stock market, the Asian Corporate Governance Association has warned.

June 17, 2025

Analysis: Investors overlooking tariff noise benefit Hong Kong deal flows

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.

June 10, 2025

Volatility surge sees global credit reset as Asia emerges as fixed income magnet

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.

June 03, 2025

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