As integration continues apace, James Fok, chief commercial officer, CMU OmniClear, shares his views on how Hong Kong can be a greater gateway to mainland China for capital markets activity.

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.

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.

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

Despite challenges, regional opportunities exist in structured credit, defensive corporate exposures, high-yield bonds, and emerging market sovereigns, according to MFS Investment Management's Pilar Gomez-Bravo.

In the week of the World Economic Forum, Devendra Fadnavis, chief minister of Maharashtra, shares investment opportunities such as AI, infrastructure, mobility and renewables, in the fast-growing Indian state.

Despite criticism, Roushana Sjahsam, Asean senior board adviser at investment firm Zagga, argues private credit is an emerging asset class for defensive, yield-seeking investors, who want diversification, stable income, and portfolio resilience.

In an opinion piece, Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) chairman Jesmond Gatt, shares his views on how Apac's financial community can work closer together with Malta, including across digital assets, insurance and family offices.

Adam Zhang, managing director of Collabrium Partners, shares his views with FA on how Chinese companies are changing their approach to cross-border M&A, including finding opportunities in Southeast Asia and in technology.

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed with another court's verdict that most of the tariffs are illegal; however the tariffs, including 50% on many Indian goods, will stay in place until October 14 to allow an appeal to the Supreme Court.