Linklaters

Alun Evans is experienced in cross-border M&A, private capital and infrastructure.

India’s largest mutual fund manager was oversubscribed but made a modest debut, as Reliance Jio and NSE prepare to go public; however, higher oil prices could weigh on investor demand.

The global law firm has promoted regional managing partner William Liu to drive regional strategy as it marks 50 years in the region.

A clearer pathway from regulators is needed for transition finance to build scale.

The deal marks the HKMC’s first infrastructure financing securitisation. It could act as a catalyst for development of this nascent asset class in Asia, as the region strives to bridge a $1.7 trillion annual infrastructure financing gap.

Linklaters partners discuss the dealmaking landscape that supports Hong Kong’s status as preferred regional fundraising hub. Former SFC decision-maker, Roger Cheng, is set to join the team from August.

The addition of Yoshiyuki Asaoka will help the firm capitalise on more inbound and outbound M&A opportunities.

The transaction achieves a global first for any government issuer and marks the first tokenised bond to be issued under Hong Kong law.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to introduce licensing requirements for firms operating in stablecoins, by 2024.