As integration continues apace, James Fok, chief commercial officer, CMU OmniClear, shares his views on how Hong Kong can be a greater gateway to mainland China for capital markets activity.

The government bond was priced at a 5.95% yield, tightening from an initial guidance of around 6.3%.

Hong Kong-based De Sousa discussed resources, hybrid working, the bank's Green Weighting Factor and how artificial intelligence is an enabler, for International Women's Day.

Ken Tung has been appointed head of industry group, healthcare, Apac, in addition to his role of head of financial sponsors coverage, Apac.

Investors in the firm, which produces zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, include the Gates Foundation, Investible and Yara Growth Ventures.

Hong Kong-based Rod Francis will lead the global firm's Asia Pacific Financial Crime practice.

The oil price has surged to $82 a barrel amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran responds with multiple missiles across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend; the UAE has closed its stock markets for two days.

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.