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Asia’s fintech funding in 2023 might be lagging its US and European counterparts, but interest is strong in leveraging artificial intelligence and regtech throughout the region.

The US regulator’s latest crackdown on crypto exchanges is harmful for those looking to expand in the US, but beneficial for Asian markets looking to become global crypto hubs, observers note.

The bank has expanded its Greater China tech lending facility to support regional innovation alongside the rollout of debut venture debt capabilities.

Don Wood joins the venture capital firm to pursue its climate tech ambitions.

Eight months into her appointment at the exchange, Seier shared her strategy for attracting international listings and her outlook for the public markets across the rest of 2023.

Vinovest set up in 2019 with a mission to democratise access to a luxury investment sector. Anthony Zhang spoke to FA about the opportunity that fine wine presents to Asian investors.

Hong Kong’s undertaking for cryptocurrencies challenges Singapore’s endeavours as Asia’s virtual asset hub. But the city’s new enthusiasm comes amid contagion worries surrounding the collapse of trading platform FTX, which galvanises traditional regulatory support for new digital money.

As the collapse of SVB and crisis at Credit Suisse are spurring fears around capital market contagion, Agarwal offered FA his thoughts on the outlook for Asian debt.

Experts expect a possible revival of investor interest in China, which lost favour among US investors last year. Across APAC, consumer, manufacturing and industrials are sectors to watch.