HSBC appoints Brendan Nelson as group chair
Nelson has been interim chair since October 1 after Mark Tucker left the global bank to rejoin AIA.
December 03, 2025
Philippines' Tonik Digital Bank capital boosted by $12m fundraising
Tonik is the first digital-only bank in the Philippines with a banking licence from the BSP. Ukraine's Diligent Capital Partners, which is leading the pre-Series C funding round, has backed founder Greg Krasnov before.
December 04, 2025
Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025: FTAHK’s CEO on regional partnerships, growing its member base
Newly appointed Jean-Louis Tse shared with FinanceAsia his vision of growing the Fintech Association of Hong Kong.
December 02, 2025
Brookfield Asset Management snaps up Alba Renewables in SEA renewable energy push
It is the Canadian giant's first renewables investments in the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, and follows a recent JV in Malaysia.
December 02, 2025
Samty Holdings buys majority stake of Australia's UniLodge
The Japanese accommodation developer and fund manager has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the Australia and New Zealand student accommodation firm from Pamoja Capital.
December 02, 2025
UOB returns to Euro bond market with €850m issue
The notes achieved the tightest pricing for five-year, Euro covered bonds from a non-EU issuer, for several years, and is the first such issuance from a Singapore bank since October 2021.
November 28, 2025
Citi names Yuko Nakayama as head of Japan ECM
Nakayama returned to Citi in 2023 after a stint at Goldman Sachs; she will report directly to Taiji Nagasaka and Akira Kiyota.
December 01, 2025
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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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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).
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