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Trump threatens extra 100% tariffs on China
Trump threatens extra 100% tariffs on China
The US administration wants to take retaliatory action for China’s rare earth export controls. US stock markets and cryptocurrencies lost billions of dollars in value on October 9, while gold has reached $4,000 an ounce. China's commerce ministry said "we aren't afraid to fight".
HSBC proposes to privatise Hang Seng Bank at $37bn valuation
HSBC proposes to privatise Hang Seng Bank at $37bn valuation
The HK$155 a share offer is a 33% premium over Hang Seng's 30-day average closing price; HSBC already owns 63% of the HKEX-listed bank. Hang Seng's after tax profits declined 30% in H1 2025. HSBC has paused buybacks.
Opinion: China's cross-border M&A makes strategic shift
Opinion: China's cross-border M&A makes strategic shift
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.
SoftBank buys ABB's robotics arm for $5.38bn
SoftBank buys ABB's robotics arm for $5.38bn
The division of the Swiss company has a workforce of approximately 7,000 and had revenues of $2.3bn in 2024; SoftBank is looking to fuse artificial super intelligence and robotics.
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Sibos 2025: Europe’s T+1 transition – what’s different from the US?
Sibos 2025: Europe’s T+1 transition – what’s different from the US?
Europe’s T+1 transition requires more preparation from financial firms, including infrastructure. Senior directors from BNP Paribas, Capco and DTCC explained why to FA, and how Asia has been adapting to the US transition.
Q&A: Wendy Cheong, Apac regional head, Moody's Ratings
Q&A: Wendy Cheong, Apac regional head, Moody's Ratings
On the ratings agency's 40th anniversary in the region, Singapore-based Cheong explained how transition finance and data centres are key growth areas, how the ratings agency is adopting AI, and the lessons learned from several financial crises.
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