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Monday, 2 March, 2026
Oil price rises as Iran responds to Israel and US attacks
Oil price rises as Iran responds to Israel and US attacks
The oil price has surged to $82 a barrel amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran responds with multiple missiles across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend; the UAE has closed its stock markets for two days.
Exclusive: Alvarez & Marsal launches Apac financial crime practice
Exclusive: Alvarez & Marsal launches Apac financial crime practice
Hong Kong-based Rod Francis will lead the global firm's Asia Pacific Financial Crime practice.
HSBC's pre-tax profits fall $2.4bn in 2025, confident on Asia growth
HSBC's pre-tax profits fall $2.4bn in 2025, confident on Asia growth
The bank's shares climbed as it beat analysts' expectations despite facing a commercial real estate charge of $700m in Hong Kong. Chairman Brendan Nelson is confident of growth in Asia this year.
Capital Group appoints Jim Goldie as Europe, Apac head of ETF capital markets
Capital Group appoints Jim Goldie as Europe, Apac head of ETF capital markets
Goldie joins the investment firm from Invesco in London and is chair of the European Fund and Asset Management Association ETF task force. Capital Group has seven offices in Apac.
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HKEX eyes more global biotechs to build IPO hub
HKEX eyes more global biotechs to build IPO hub
Amid a structural shift towards Asia, Insilico Medicine's IPO in December was a significant moment for the exchange, while French biotech TheraVectys is understood to be considering a listing.
Quadria Capital completes Malaysia's Apex Healthcare $470m take-private deal
Quadria Capital completes Malaysia's Apex Healthcare $470m take-private deal
Co-investors in the take-private deal for the healthcare firm include 65 Equity Partners, the Employees Provident Fund and China’s Silk Road Fund.
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