Philip Lee has joined the global law firm from DLA Piper's financial services practice with a team of three.

Hong Kong-based Huang was most recently executive vice president of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association.

Singapore-based Jarek Olszowka has over two decades of experience in financial services and most recently worked at Nomura in London.

Global regulators are seeing a convergence of digital-asset standards, even as differences in pace and risk culture persist. Speakers at the Singapore Fintech Festival said responsible innovation, is becoming the organising principle for harmonisation.

Aviation finance partner Leo Fattorini has brought a six-person aviation team from Bird & Bird, while Jason Chan joins in Hong Kong.

Phillip Suh, previously CEO at Samsung Asset Management, will replace the retiring Hyon Joo Park.

Amid a trade slowdown, IPOs, the issuance of convertible bonds, and cross-border M&A, including in the Middle East, are set to continue.

Philippines’ Aboitiz Equity Ventures has agreed for BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners to take a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital; the Philippines government is ramping up infrastructure investment.

Sydney-based Ellis has been leading the Australia & New Zealand rates sales franchise and will continue in this role.

Samantha Horton, group chief operating officer and head of international at Syfe, explained to FA some of the mechanics, challenges and attractions of the 2025 deal for the listed firm, and also future regional expansion plans.