FinanceAsia Daily News

Monday, 13 April, 2026

Singapore's equity market reset has hard work ahead

Singapore’s equity market is stirring, but success now hinges on moving beyond the structural reset to solve the harder, "stubborn" gaps in research depth, corporate behaviour, and retail participation; MAS has warned "there's much work ahead".

HKMA grants HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial stablecoin licences

In a milestone development for the SAR, the two firms plan to launch and integrate stablecoin related payment products over the next few months.

A&O Shearman appoints senior Japan debt finance partner

As Japan M&A deals increase, Rintaro Hirano is joining the international law firm at the end of April from Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu.

Winner Spotlight 2026: UOB

By UOB

Winner Spotlight 2026: Aster Chemicals and Energy

By Aster Chemicals and Energy

The resilient capital: Five drivers behind Tokyo’s enduring financial strength

By FinCity.Tokyo

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.

FA at 30: AIA's Mark Konyn on Asia's fast-changing financial ecosystem

In a special interview, AIA's group chief investment officer reflects on his career, how different crises have impacted Asia's financial sector, China's opening up and how investing is becoming more sophisticated.

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