Andrew Tjaardstra

As the US Fed meets this week, investors are watching the oil price, inflation, geopolitics, shipping and aviation risks.

Zenith provides sustainable and hybrid power for Australia's off-grid mining industry; the deal will help the firm invest in large-scale projects.

The loss-making Singapore-based airline, 49% owned by Qantas, has been hit by supplier costs, airport fees, aviation charges, and growing capacity and competition in the region; Qantas, which has been impacted by Cyclone Alfred, said Singapore remains a "critical hub".

The proceeds from institutional investors will be primarily used to support the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Power Project in Laos.

Xuanyi Liu has joined the global law firm as a partner this month from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.

The outgoing chairman of HSBC is set to start in October to replace AIA's non-exec chairman Edmund Sze-Wing Tse, who is retiring from his position after 60 years at the life insurer.

McLean, currently head of Citi's global asset managers, Apac financial sponsors business, will relocate from Singapore to Sydney.

The firm, backed by Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures, has over $10bn of assets, is growing fast in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Syfe's CEO told FA that management is open to exploring opportunities in Japan and South Korea in the "longer term".

Naoya Shiota has joined the law firm's global private equity group in Tokyo from White & Case.

The financing will help Manipal Education and Medical Group with its corporate expansion; India is a "priority" market for KKR's credit strategy.