The bank's shares climbed as it beat analysts' expectations despite facing a commercial real estate charge of $700m in Hong Kong. Chairman Brendan Nelson is confident of growth in Asia this year.

SC's operating profit grew 6% last year; Zurich Australia snaps up life insurer ClearView; Citi Vietnam appoints Thai Nguyet Minh as head of markets.

US president Donald Trump has issued 15% tariffs on every country exporting to the US after his so-called reciprocal tariffs were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.

Industrial activity remained a “consistent bright spot" throughout 2025 amid 5% GDP growth; there are consistent deflationary pressures.

If the deal is finalised, a combination of the US and UK global asset managers will control almost $2.5 trillion of assets under management; they both have offices across Apac.

Jalal Almarhoon previously worked for BNP Paribas in Saudi Arabia.

Brookfield Asset Management has acquired an office skyscraper in Tokyo from a consortium of Japanese investors for an undisclosed price; the global HQ of Dentsu Group is a tenant.

The Year of the Horse begins on February 17.

Hong Kong-based Peng Yu is a specialist in private equity and M&A transactions.

SIngapore Exchange's trading turnover jumped 66% in January with strong activity from both retail and institutional investors.