FinanceAsia Daily News

Monday, 24 August, 2026

China's AI buildout bolstered by Unitree’s IPO, Alibaba's $10.2bn issuance

Robotic firm's stellar listing will test appetite for humanoids, and whether the A-share market can expand its investor base; Alibaba's equity raise will boost AI buildout.

Insurance giant Steadfast agrees A$7.7bn deal with consortium

Amwins Group, Dragoneer Investment and KKR have finalised a deal to buy the ASX-listed broking group.

SK Hynix makes record $28.7bn share repurchase and cancellation

The Korean tech giant is seeking to reassure investors amid a volatile market; its shares surged on August 20.

Bank of America appoints Apac industrials IB leaders

FA has learned that the US bank has made three leadership appointments.

Creating portfolios to capture new opportunities in uncertain times

By FTSE Russell, an LSEG business

Indian private credit: the next structural opportunity for Asian asset owners

By 360 ONE Asset

FA AWARDS SPOTLIGHT 2026: E.SUN Bank

By E.SUN Bank

Brookfield AM snaps up Japan real estate, eyes India expansion

The alternative investment giant tells FA that it wants to triple its real estate AUM across Apac, and is bullish on residential, commercial and AI-related assets.

HKEX signs Bonnie Chan as CEO until 2030; posts record H1

Chan, who stepped into the role in May 2024, has signed a new three-year term; the exchange had a record first half in 2026.

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