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Dim sum bond issuance builds momentum towards ‘record year’

Dim sum bond issuance builds momentum towards ‘record year’

Corporate issuances are increasing in the offshore Renminbi bond market, despite challenges around rates, liquidity and diversification; Hong Kong is poised to benefit.

Chinese lidar maker Hesai Technology lists on HKEX

Chinese lidar maker Hesai Technology lists on HKEX

Cornerstone investors in the tech firm's listing include Hillhouse Investment Management, Taiking Life Insurance and Grab; net proceeds were $514m and the firm's valuation climbed above $4.6bn on its September 16 debut.

Bangladesh faces LDC graduation dilemma as businesses fear impact

Bangladesh faces LDC graduation dilemma as businesses fear impact

Bangladeshi businesses and economists are pressing the government to defer the graduation from the UN’s least developed country (LDC) status. They argue the government needs to consider the impacts on exports, tariffs, loans and patents.

ASIC: ANZ admits widespread misconduct, agrees to pay record A$240m in penalties

ASIC: ANZ admits widespread misconduct, agrees to pay record A$240m in penalties

The Australian regulator has cited four proceedings at the bank spanning misconduct across ANZ's institutional and retail divisions, including over the management of a A$14bn government bond issue; ANZ, which is cutting 3,500 jobs, has admitted to "unconscionable conduct" and apologised.

Trump’s policies set to accelerate Rmb’s global rise: analysts

Trump’s policies set to accelerate Rmb’s global rise: analysts

In the long run, as China’s currency is increasingly used abroad, it will be one of the few leading global currencies, however US strength will maintain the supremacy of the US dollar, according to analysts at a Sino-German roundtable.

Templewater and Oman Investment Authority launch $200m clean energy fund

Templewater and Oman Investment Authority launch $200m clean energy fund

The fund is aiming to catalyse Oman’s energy transformation and economic diversification under Oman Vision 2040; alternative asset manager Templewater, which has offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, has also set-up an office in Muscat.

Citi names Lee Lung-Nien as Singapore country officer, banking head

Citi names Lee Lung-Nien as Singapore country officer, banking head

The Singaporean Citi veteran has over three decades of experience at the US bank and replaces Tibor Pandi.

FinanceAsia Awards 2025 Winner Spotlight

Lianhe Ratings: setting new standards for Chinese credit ratings at home and overseas

By Lianhe Ratings

WeLab Bank: taking digital banking to the next level in Hong Kong

By WeLab Bank

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Will Hong Kong open its doors to retail stablecoins?

Will Hong Kong open its doors to retail stablecoins?

Despite the promising pass of an Ordinance, use cases of stablecoins in Hong Kong remain vague. Adopting retail stablecoins depends on multiple factors, including the regulator’s stance and technical concerns, such as monitoring unhosted wallets.

Global lenders turn to tech and stress tests amid tariff surge

Global lenders turn to tech and stress tests amid tariff surge

Banks are looking to overhaul risk frameworks as US tariff actions collide with Asia’s export dependence. Experts shared their views on how regulators are embedding geopolitical shocks into stress scenarios, while banks turn to tech and client engagement to prepare for strains likely to surface in 2026.

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