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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:22:55 +00:00 3600 China/Startups/unicorns/IPOs/bonds/M&A Asia/Asia/Finance Asia/Finance News/FinanceAsia/Awards/Debt/Capital Markets/Private Banking property/Markets https://www.financeasia.com/Content/images/fa-logo.png https://www.financeasia.com The 0.5% cut is intended to spur growth, however there are fears it could revive inflationary pressures amid numerous challenges. ]]> Sharar Nayel Markets Southeast Asia https://www.financeasia.com/article/bangladesh-lowers-rates-and-signs-south-korea-trade-pact/508195 https://www.financeasia.com/article/bangladesh-lowers-rates-and-signs-south-korea-trade-pact/508195 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +00:00 As tokenised money develops, the Standard Chartered-backed JV is rolling out access for institutions, corporate users and professional investors. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets Companies Banks North Asia Disruption https://www.financeasia.com/article/hk-stablecoin-issuer-anchorpoint-begins-rollout/508192 https://www.financeasia.com/article/hk-stablecoin-issuer-anchorpoint-begins-rollout/508192 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +00:00 Sean Cunningham takes on the newly created role at the asset manager in Singapore; he was most recently head of Asia ETFs at JP Morgan Asset Management in Hong Kong. ]]> FA Reporters Markets Moves https://www.financeasia.com/article/eastspring-investments-names-head-of-capital-markets/508179 https://www.financeasia.com/article/eastspring-investments-names-head-of-capital-markets/508179 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +00:00 The global infrastructure investor is in the midst of a regional expansion push. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets Companies M&A Southeast Asia Australasia https://www.financeasia.com/article/i-squared-to-acquire-indonesias-cella-and-strikes-a1-04bn-deal-for-oohmedia/508178 https://www.financeasia.com/article/i-squared-to-acquire-indonesias-cella-and-strikes-a1-04bn-deal-for-oohmedia/508178 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +00:00 Bogd Bank has increased its debut international notes to $100m, while the Development Bank of Mongolia has expanded its new bond to $750m, highlighting growing offshore investor interest in the frontier market’s financial institutions. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets Banks Debt North Asia https://www.financeasia.com/article/mongolia-borrowers-return-to-global-bond-markets/508162 https://www.financeasia.com/article/mongolia-borrowers-return-to-global-bond-markets/508162 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:26:00 +00:00 India’s largest multispecialty hospital network by bed capacity opened more than 10% above its offer price. In another deal, KKR has acquired Hyderabad-based hospital chain Medicover Hospitals India, as the country’s private healthcare market grows. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets Companies Equity South Asia M&A https://www.financeasia.com/article/indias-manipal-health-rises-13-after-inr92-75bn-ipo-kkr-buys-medicover-hospita/508159 https://www.financeasia.com/article/indias-manipal-health-rises-13-after-inr92-75bn-ipo-kkr-buys-medicover-hospita/508159 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +00:00 FinanceAsia's latest magazine reflects on covering Asia Pacific's capital markets for three decades, including the region's top five IPOs and M&A deals in that timeframe. ]]> FA Reporters Editor's Desk Markets North Asia Southeast Asia South Asia https://www.financeasia.com/article/financeasias-2026-magazine-celebrates-30th-anniversary/508145 https://www.financeasia.com/article/financeasias-2026-magazine-celebrates-30th-anniversary/508145 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +00:00 The US banking giant’s infrastructure arm has agreed to acquire the Australian gas pipeline operator. In another deal, Aberdeen Investments and ACCIONA have set-up a SPV for a New Zealand motorway project. ]]> Ryan Cheng Markets Companies Banks M&A Australasia https://www.financeasia.com/article/morgan-stanley-to-acquire-australias-epic-energy-aberdeen-and-acciona-close-nz/508130 https://www.financeasia.com/article/morgan-stanley-to-acquire-australias-epic-energy-aberdeen-and-acciona-close-nz/508130 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +00:00 Companies tied to AI, including in Asia, account for a rising proportion of major investment indices, challenging diversification strategies. Chinese players are gaining ground on the US giants in the AI race, leading to greater stock volatility. Christopher Chu reports. ]]> Christopher Chu Markets Disruption Companies Equity North Asia Rest Of World https://www.financeasia.com/article/growing-concentration-of-ai-related-stocks-testing-fund-manager-convictions/508099 https://www.financeasia.com/article/growing-concentration-of-ai-related-stocks-testing-fund-manager-convictions/508099 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +00:00 FA's Achievement Awards 2026 are officially open for entries! ]]> FinanceAsia Editors Markets Companies M&A Equity Debt North Asia Southeast Asia South Asia Australasia Awards FinanceAsia Achievement Awards https://www.financeasia.com/article/financeasia-achievement-awards-2026-entries-open/508098 https://www.financeasia.com/article/financeasia-achievement-awards-2026-entries-open/508098 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:01:00 +00:00