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Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
Australia's financial services M&A market hits turbulence
Australia's financial services M&A market hits turbulence
Two M&A deals in Australia’s financial services sector hit major turbulence in March, underlining some of the recent challenges in completing deals, including higher interest rates and the war in the Middle East.
Trump declares two-week ceasefire in the Middle East
Trump declares two-week ceasefire in the Middle East
The US president said that more talks between the US and Iran will take place later this week.
Rajah & Tann splits disputes practice as Asian litigation grows in scale, complexity
Rajah & Tann splits disputes practice as Asian litigation grows in scale, complexity
The Singapore law firm is reorganising into four specialist verticals, betting that sector depth will win mandates as wealth conflicts, crypto cases and cross-border enforcements increase across Asia.
Ashurst hires Singapore restructuring and insolvency partner
Ashurst hires Singapore restructuring and insolvency partner
Kai Yun Tan has joined the law firm from WongPartnership.
Macquarie Asset Management sells Indian toll road firm for $1.7bn
Macquarie Asset Management sells Indian toll road firm for $1.7bn
Safeway Concessions has been sold to VINCI Highways, a subsidiary of VINCI.
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FA at 30: AIA's Mark Konyn on Asia's fast-changing financial ecosystem
FA at 30: AIA's Mark Konyn on Asia's fast-changing financial ecosystem
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HKEX IPO activity 'vibrant' despite slowdown amid more scrutiny
HKEX IPO activity 'vibrant' despite slowdown amid more scrutiny
Despite changes to regulations, Hong Kong IPOs are still set to remain robust this year with six firms already listing this week, according to Frank Bi, Asia head of corporate transactions at law firm Ashurst.
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