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Interview: Fangfang Chen, BNY's head of Asia Pacific
Interview: Fangfang Chen, BNY's head of Asia Pacific
Chen shared her views on megatrends, AI, corporate governance, FX trading, wealth creation, payments and regional expansion, amid a volatile backdrop.

Apac ex-Japan syndicated loan volume slides to five-year low in H1
Apac ex-Japan syndicated loan volume slides to five-year low in H1
Interest rates and sluggish M&A activity have dimmed loan syndication across Asia; bright spots are with sectorial opportunities.

Hillhouse-owned Samty Holdings closes $390m Japan hotel real estate fund
Hillhouse-owned Samty Holdings closes $390m Japan hotel real estate fund
The fund name is Eastgate-Samty Hospitality Fund I LP, and the hotels are in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

US reaches trade deal with EU at 15% tariff; $1.35tn of investments announced
US reaches trade deal with EU at 15% tariff; $1.35tn of investments announced
The EU has reached an agreement with US president Donald Trump, who said global baseline tariffs would be between 15% and 20%. The move follows deals with Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Chocolate Finance secures $15m funding, eyes Q1 2026 Hong Kong launch
Chocolate Finance secures $15m funding, eyes Q1 2026 Hong Kong launch
The Series A+ round was led by Nikko Asset Management, with support from Peak XV, Prosus, Saison Capital, and founder Walter de Oude; the Singapore-headquartered firm has also been granted a licence for Hong Kong.

Global ESG sukuk market to surpass $60bn by end of 2026: Fitch
Global ESG sukuk market to surpass $60bn by end of 2026: Fitch
Global ESG sukuk increased by 12% in H1 2025 to about $50bn equivalent outstanding. The GCC accounted for over half of this, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while Malaysia and Indonesia together represented 40%. Pakistan made a market debut as an issuer.
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Apac M&A deals enjoy H1 boost as confidence returns
Apac M&A deals enjoy H1 boost as confidence returns
Despite some valuation gaps, fundamentals in key sectors such as technology and energy, in addition to country reforms, are attracting capital as optimism picks up.

Hong Kong's Link REIT's group CEO to retire
Hong Kong's Link REIT's group CEO to retire
George Hongchoy will leave the firm before the end of June 2026 and said that he had no disagreement with the board; the firm has been cutting some jobs in a "streamlining" initiative.
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