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Apac (ex Japan) investment banking fees fell 5% in Q1 as ECM fees grew 62%: LSEG

The ECM market performed the strongest in Q1, with Hong Kong leading the way, while Apac (ex Japan) M&A fees fell 47%.

April 14, 2026

Apac M&A deals continue momentum with Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan buys

Recent deals have involved hotel, food delivery and energy assets from firms in Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan and Thailand. Japanese corporates are seeking diversification in western markets.

March 24, 2026

Apac PE market to see exit rebound in 2026 after mixed 2025: Bain & Co.

Despite growing investor confidence, a challenging fundraising environment in the region persists. The role of AI in deals is gaining in importance.

March 24, 2026

Apac property investors recalibrate as data centres go mainstream: CBRE survey

Improving sentiment, shifting risk appetite and a rethink of sector leadership are reshaping real estate strategies across Asia Pacific, according to CBRE’s latest investor intentions survey.

March 08, 2026

Oil tops $100 a barrel as Middle East war risks mount

Financial markets in the Middle East, Apac and across the world are being hit as the price of a barrel of crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil surges above $100; the impact on aluminium is another issue.

March 08, 2026

Exclusive: Alvarez & Marsal launches Apac financial crime practice

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

March 01, 2026

Capital Group appoints Jim Goldie as Europe, Apac head of ETF capital markets

Goldie joins the investment firm from Invesco in London and is chair of the European Fund and Asset Management Association ETF task force. Capital Group has seven offices in Apac.

February 27, 2026

Nuveen to boost Apac presence with £9.9bn Schroders deal

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.

February 13, 2026

Apac capital markets momentum to continue in 2026: Citi

Amid regional market momentum, the global bank has a strong pipeline of Apac deals across ECM, DCM and M&A.

February 03, 2026