Markets

Firmus Technologies withdraws ASX IPO as investors question AI infrastructure risk

The Australian data centre operator has abandoned a multibillion-dollar ASX listing. The decision comes as Apac firms continue to accelerate the AI buildout.

October 09, 2026

Two Japan deep-tech startups complete Series B second closes

Helical Fusion and Celaid Therapeutics have raised JPY3.23bn and JPY400m, respectively, as Japanese capital targets research-intensive startups.

October 09, 2026

Central Asia's Bakai Bank secures Hong Kong licence

The Kyrgyz lender is set to launch a branch in the city targeting trade and capital flows between Central Asia and Apac.

October 06, 2026

Private credit fears grip Australia after property firm collapse

More than a month after Bathla’s unraveling, lenders and investors are focused on whether the failure is an isolated casualty or an early warning sign.

October 05, 2026

Round-up: DayOne files for Nasdaq IPO; Nippon Paint’s $1.35bn deal and more

DayOne seeks US listing; Nippon Paint makes deal; Umios invests in JV; BrilliA expands across SEA; Thai Airways suspends CEO.

October 05, 2026

Apac transition finance urged to scale up

The Hong Kong Green Finance Association tells FA that Apac's economies need to turn taxonomies and corporate transition plans into financing at scale.

October 04, 2026

KKR seals three Asia infrastructure deals

KKR has bought an Indian logistics firm and sold Korean and Japanese terminal businesses.

September 29, 2026

Hong Kong issues record digital green bond

The HK$20bn issuance, denominated in multiple currencies, is a global record for the largest digital bond.

September 29, 2026

Philippines auctions retail bonds

The treasury has raised over $1bn in one day for the two and a half year offering.

September 29, 2026

Bank of America makes Japan and Apac leadership appointments

The investment banking arm has named a co-head of Japan FIG and a head of Asia ex-China FIG, who will also lead Apac insurance.

September 27, 2026