Interest rates and sluggish M&A activity have dimmed loan syndication across Asia; bright spots are with sectorial opportunities.

Global ESG sukuk increased by 12% in H1 2025 to about $50bn equivalent outstanding. The GCC accounted for over half of this, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while Malaysia and Indonesia together represented 40%. Pakistan made a market debut as an issuer.

Chen shared her views on megatrends, AI, corporate governance, FX trading, wealth creation, payments and regional expansion, amid a volatile backdrop.

The Series A+ round was led by Nikko Asset Management, with support from Peak XV, Prosus, Saison Capital, and founder Walter de Oude; the Singapore-headquartered firm has also been granted a licence for Hong Kong.

As the Israeli firm expands into Apac, Singapore retail investors can access stocks from over 20 global stock exchanges, ETFs, and derivatives, on eToro’s social investing platform.

Amid rising geopolitical fragmentation and tightening capital, infrastructure is emerging as a resilient asset class. Philippe Valahu discussed how a shift towards climate-smart, gender-inclusive, and blended finance-backed projects is redefining long-term value.

The rationale behind all the winners in Australia and New Zealand.

The rationale behind all the winners in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The rationale behind all the winners in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The rationale behind all the winners in mainland China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, South Korea and Taiwan.