FinanceAsia Daily News

Monday, 5 January, 2026

HKEX starts new year with Shanghai Biren Technology IPO after strong 2025

The Chinese AI chip maker soared on its debut as the Hong Kong banking and law firm communities expect another busy ECM year in the Special Administrative Region.

Global Infrastructure Partners invests in Philippines’ Aboitiz InfraCapital

Philippines’ Aboitiz Equity Ventures has agreed for BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners to take a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital; the Philippines government is ramping up infrastructure investment.

Asia to see mixed activity in 2026: banks

Amid a trade slowdown, IPOs, the issuance of convertible bonds, and cross-border M&A, including in the Middle East, are set to continue.

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

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.

FA year in review: Five key stories from 2025

FinanceAsia's editorial team picks five of the biggest stories from the year across M&A, ECM, digital assets and Trump's tariffs.

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