FinanceAsia Daily News

Monday, 23 February, 2026

Trump issues 15% global tariffs after Supreme Court setback

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.

China’s economy is robust for Year of the Horse despite headwinds: FTSE Russell

Industrial activity remained a “consistent bright spot" throughout 2025 amid 5% GDP growth; there are consistent deflationary pressures.

Peng Yu to rejoin Weil, Gotshal & Manges

Hong Kong-based Peng Yu is a specialist in private equity and M&A transactions.

From hype to help: bringing market data and analytics into the toolkit

By HSBC

FinanceAsia Awards 2025 Winner Spotlight

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

By Lianhe Ratings

Nuveen to boost Apac presence with £9.9bn Schroders deal

If the deal is finalised, a combination of the US and UK global asset managers will control almost $2.5 trillion of assets under management; they both have offices across Apac.

HKEX appoints Middle East managing director

Jalal Almarhoon previously worked for BNP Paribas in Saudi Arabia.

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