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Oil tops $100 a barrel as Middle East war risks mount

Financial markets in the Middle East, Apac and across the world are being hit as the price of a barrel of crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil surges above $100; the impact on aluminium is another issue.

March 08, 2026

Apac property investors recalibrate as data centres go mainstream: CBRE survey

Improving sentiment, shifting risk appetite and a rethink of sector leadership are reshaping real estate strategies across Asia Pacific, according to CBRE’s latest investor intentions survey.

March 08, 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.

March 08, 2026

Societe Generale adds healthcare to Apac industry group platform

Ken Tung has been appointed head of industry group, healthcare, Apac, in addition to his role of head of financial sponsors coverage, Apac.

March 07, 2026

Market turmoil continues in Asia amid more Middle East strikes

Energy prices are rising, stock markets are falling and flights remain cancelled as Iran continues attacks on countries across the Middle East, as Israel and the US ramp up pressure.

March 04, 2026

Societe Generale appoints head of Apac ECM

Hong Kong-based Selina Cheung was most recently at UBS.

March 02, 2026

Australia's PlasmaLeap Technologies secures A$30m Series A funding

Investors in the firm, which produces zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, include the Gates Foundation, Investible and Yara Growth Ventures.

March 03, 2026

Barrenjoey Capital Partners to merge with Magellan Financial Group

Barrenjoey Capital Partners is intending to merge with ASX-listed Magellan Financial Group to create a firm with a balance sheet of A$2bn.

March 03, 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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From hype to help: bringing market data and analytics into the toolkit

The HSBC AI Markets platform, which provides proprietary natural language processing and advanced analytics, is helping clients from corporates to financial institutions to investors drive better, faster and more informed decision-making, explains HSBC’s Rahul Badhwar.

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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.

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FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025: Apac's best deals revealed

Read on to find out the winners of the Deal Awards - Asia Pacific.

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From hype to help: bringing market data and analytics into the toolkit

The HSBC AI Markets platform, which provides proprietary natural language processing and advanced analytics, is helping clients from corporates to financial institutions to investors drive better, faster and more informed decision-making, explains HSBC’s Rahul Badhwar.

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HKEX eyes more global biotechs to build IPO hub

Amid a structural shift towards Asia, Insilico Medicine's IPO in December was a significant moment for the exchange, while French biotech TheraVectys is understood to be considering a listing.

Feb 24, 2026

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Trump issues 15% global tariffs after Supreme Court setback

US president Donald Trump has issued 15% tariffs on every country exporting to the US after his so-called reciprocal tariffs were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.

Feb 23, 2026

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AI and data centres help reshape Asia sustainable finance

Banks are abandoning the narrative of energy scarcity as AI drives a huge pivot towards energy abundance and infrastructure dominance, including in Asia.

Feb 9, 2026

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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.

Feb 10, 2026

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Nuveen to boost Apac presence with £9.9bn Schroders deal

If the deal is finalised, a combination of the US and UK global asset managers will control almost $2.5 trillion of assets under management; they both have offices across Apac.

February 13, 2026

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.

February 10, 2026

AI and data centres help reshape Asia sustainable finance

Banks are abandoning the narrative of energy scarcity as AI drives a huge pivot towards energy abundance and infrastructure dominance, including in Asia.

February 08, 2026

Hong Kong insurance bond issuance grows amid capital rule changes, ILS interest

The buoyancy in the sector is being driven by multiple factors, including regulatory shifts, policy support, and debt capital market activity in the city.

February 03, 2026

Asia’s private secondaries market at 'early stage': Jefferies

Chinese transactions are benefitting from a booming IPO market in Hong Kong, which is driving Asia growth from a low base.

January 27, 2026

AFF 2026: Hong Kong’s Paul Chan highlights SAR’s tech opportunities

Hong Kong's finance chief discussed opportunities in the Northern Metropolis, developing AI, foreign tech firms entering the SAR, green finance, and China's evolving role in supply chains.

January 27, 2026

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