ACT drops bid for Seven & i
Canadian giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, which owns Circle K, has dropped its $46bn takeover bid for Seven & i Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven.
July 17, 2025
EQT exits Japan’s Pioneer in $1.1bn CarUX deal after tech turnaround
The sale of the 86-year-old in-car systems maker marks a rare high-profile cross-border deal in Japan’s auto tech sector, positioning CarUX to expand its connected cockpit offering globally.
July 09, 2025
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Trading and investment firm eToro activates MAS licence
As the Israeli firm expands into Apac, Singapore retail investors can access stocks from over 20 global stock exchanges, ETFs, and derivatives, on eToro’s social investing platform.
July 16, 2025
Q&A: Private Infrastructure Development Group’s CEO on Asia's energy transition
Amid rising geopolitical fragmentation and tightening capital, infrastructure is emerging as a resilient asset class. Philippe Valahu discussed how a shift towards climate-smart, gender-inclusive, and blended finance-backed projects is redefining long-term value.
July 15, 2025
Malaysian warrant issuer boosts HSI offering
Investment bank Kenanga has launched warrants tracking the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and Tech Index, which saw a trading volume of $48.9m in their first week.
July 15, 2025
Laiman Wong to join Citi in Hong Kong
Wong is expected to join the US bank in a senior relationship manager role from UBS in September.
July 15, 2025
Trowers & Hamlins hires Singapore banking and finance partner
Chuan How Tan has joined the international law firm, which is expanding in Asean, from DFDL Singapore.
July 15, 2025
FinanceAsia Awards 2025 Winner Spotlight
In this series, we delve deep into the strategies and initiatives that have contributed to the success of the winners of this year’s FinanceAsia Awards.
Lianhe Ratings: setting new standards for Chinese credit ratings at home and overseas
As one of China's leading credit rating agencies, China Lianhe Credit Rating Co. Ltd (Lianhe Ratings) continues to support development and innovation in the domestic economy and bond market, driving strategic expansion in the local and offshore markets.
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).
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.
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