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Australia's financial services M&A market hits turbulence

Two M&A deals in Australia’s financial services sector hit major turbulence in March, underlining some of the recent challenges in completing deals, including higher interest rates and the war in the Middle East.

April 07, 2026

A&O Shearman appoints senior Japan debt finance partner

As Japan M&A deals increase, Rintaro Hirano is joining the international law firm at the end of April from Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu.

April 09, 2026

Macquarie Asset Management sells Indian toll road firm for $1.7bn

Safeway Concessions has been sold to VINCI Highways, a subsidiary of VINCI.

April 07, 2026

Ashurst hires Singapore restructuring and insolvency partner

Kai Yun Tan has joined the law firm from WongPartnership.

April 07, 2026

Trump declares two-week ceasefire in the Middle East

The US president said that more talks between the US and Iran will take place later this week.

April 07, 2026

Rajah & Tann splits disputes practice as Asian litigation grows in scale, complexity

The Singapore law firm is reorganising into four specialist verticals, betting that sector depth will win mandates as wealth conflicts, crypto cases and cross-border enforcements increase across Asia.

April 05, 2026

FA at 30: AIA's Mark Konyn on Asia's fast-changing financial ecosystem

In a special interview, AIA's group chief investment officer reflects on his career, how different crises have impacted Asia's financial sector, China's opening up and how investing is becoming more sophisticated.

March 27, 2026

HKEX IPO activity 'vibrant' despite slowdown amid more scrutiny

Despite changes to regulations, Hong Kong IPOs are still set to remain robust this year with six firms already listing this week, according to Frank Bi, Asia head of corporate transactions at law firm Ashurst.

March 31, 2026

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The resilient capital: Five drivers behind Tokyo’s enduring financial strength

As noted by the Financial Times in December 2025, Tokyo has shown a remarkable ability to weather geopolitical turbulence. Amid global frictions, Japan’s sprawling capital offers businesses and investors a finance centre conducive to long-term growth.

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Middle East war shakes Bangladesh’s economy with trade deals in flux

After February's election, Bangladesh’s economy is being shaken by the rise in prices of oil and gas, a potential fall in remittances, increased shipping costs and Trump's latest tariffs, as the war in the Middle East continues.

March 14, 2026

Institutional investors edge closer to adopting stablecoins in Hong Kong

With the HKMA close to issuing licences, yuan-linked stablecoins could help boost the internationalisation of the Chinese currency.

March 17, 2026

Hong Kong’s financial firms adapt to AI’s rewards and risks

As significant changes occur to tasks, management will need to monitor the needs of future talent and regulatory issues as AI adoption increases in the Asian financial centre.

March 10, 2026

Opinion: Asia’s growing influence in healthcare private equity

Raj Shah, partner and head of healthcare, Nordic Capital, discusses how investors are looking to tap into Asia's demographic demand, gain portfolio resilience, and drive healthcare innovation.

March 10, 2026

IWD 2026: Cecile De Sousa, COO, Apac, Natixis CIB on DEI, AI and decarbonisation

Hong Kong-based De Sousa discussed resources, hybrid working, the bank's Green Weighting Factor and how artificial intelligence is an enabler, for International Women's Day.

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FA at 30: How dim sum bonds unlocked liquidity without opening China’s capital account

Issuances for offshore Rmb bonds now exceed Rmb1 trillion -- transitioning from a policy ambition to a commercial solution in less than two decades. Christopher Chu examines the trend, which started in 2007, as part of FA’s 30th anniversary coverage.

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