China and the US will start high level trade talks on May 9 in Switzerland.

The M&A lawyer joins the US law firm's private equity practice from Freshfields; Perks will also have a regular presence in Tokyo.

A new loan for the Chinese conglomerate included a greenshoe option and involved Chinese and international banks.

The hire of Alun Evans from A&O Shearman will strengthen advising capabilities targeting private funds’ local market transactions.

The HKMA and CMU Omniclear are leading Hong Kong’s ambitions to internationalise the use of Chinese bonds in global trading. The development of the innovative infrastructure represents a breakthrough for Rmb repos, clearing, settlement and custody.

Chan will join from Goldman Sachs as head of markets solutions for financial institutions for Asia South and Asia North in July.

Transaction is priced at $25.6 per share equivalent for 10,818,510 shares of Kakao that SK Telecom holds.

The games, if they go ahead, potentially in 2027, are expected to bring economic benefits to the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong, and countries part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Asia’s fixed income markets began 2025 on a stable footing, buoyed by falling rates and policy support from China; however, as credit spreads rise amid tariff mayhem, investors are seeking pockets of opportunities such as NBFIs and LGFVs.

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance has updated its guidelines amid a flurry of high-profile exits from the global group, including Macquarie, Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura and JP Morgan.