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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.

February 08, 2026

Mirae Asset Securities issues first Korea digital bond

It is the first Hong Kong dollar issuance by the South Korean investment firm.

February 06, 2026

Apac capital markets momentum to continue in 2026: Citi

Amid regional market momentum, the global bank has a strong pipeline of Apac deals across ECM, DCM and M&A.

February 03, 2026

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party secures resounding election victory

A two-thirds supermajority in the Lower House will allow prime minister Sanae Takaichi to push through her tax cutting agenda.

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

KKR and Singtel agree S$6.6bn data centre M&A deal

Singapore's ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has 2.3GW of design capacity across 12 markets in Asia Pacific, the UK and Europe; it is the largest ever data centre deal in SEA.

February 04, 2026

HK fintech Wonder secures $12m venture debt from HSBC to expand Apac operations

Hong Kong payment platform Wonder has raised $12m in venture debt from HSBC Innovation Banking to accelerate its regional expansion.

February 03, 2026

AstraZeneca unveils $15bn China investment during Keir Starmer visit

The UK pharmaceutical giant has announced a landmark $15bn China investment during the UK prime minister’s visit, marking its largest expansion yet to boost manufacturing, R&D and biotech collaboration.

February 01, 2026

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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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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.

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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.

Jan 28, 2026

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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.

Nov 27, 2025

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FinanceAsia Awards 2026 - open now

Entries are now open for the 30th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards which celebrate the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and other financial institutions across the region.

Jan 13, 2026

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EQT to acquire Coller Capital and launches offer for Japan IT firm

Coller Capital is a global secondaries firm with around $50bn in AUM and six Apac offices. EQT's CEO believes Coller's business can double in size in under four years; the PE giant is paying up to $3.7bn. In Japan, EQT has launched a bid for Mamezo.

Jan 22, 2026

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AstraZeneca unveils $15bn China investment during Keir Starmer visit

The UK pharmaceutical giant has announced a landmark $15bn China investment during the UK prime minister’s visit, marking its largest expansion yet to boost manufacturing, R&D and biotech collaboration.

Feb 1, 2026

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Deal Analysis: Syfe's acquisition of Australia's Selfwealth

Samantha Horton, group chief operating officer and head of international at Syfe, explained to FA some of the mechanics, challenges and attractions of the 2025 deal for the listed firm, and also future regional expansion plans.

Dec 17, 2025

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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

KKR completes $2.5bn raise for Apac private credit funds

The fundraise includes $1.8bn for KKR Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II as the investment giant sees growing investor demand for allocation to private credit in the region; the fund has been used for deals in Hong Kong, India and Australia.

January 15, 2026

Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority in HK$8bn bond offering

As Hong Kong's primary debt market continues to be attractive, underwriters said the bond will provide a reliable benchmark for future HKD-denominated offerings.

January 09, 2026

Harmonising digital asset rules gains momentum

Global regulators are seeing a convergence of digital-asset standards, even as differences in pace and risk culture persist. Speakers at the Singapore Fintech Festival said responsible innovation, is becoming the organising principle for harmonisation.

January 11, 2026

Apac (ex Japan) investment banking fees grew 19% to $24.9bn in 2025: LSEG

In a positive year for the region's banks, 2025 ECM fees in Apac, ex Japan, were up 45% from 2024, DCM fees saw 11% growth, amid a record year for bonds, while M&A advisory fees climbed 43%.

January 06, 2026

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