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Singapore-based Jarek Olszowka has over two decades of experience in financial services and most recently worked at Nomura in London.

The US management platform has clients across institutional asset management, hedge funds, banks and private markets.

In a positive year for the region's banks, 2025 ECM fees in Apac, ex Japan, were up 45% from 2024, DCM fees saw 11% growth, amid a record year for bonds, while M&A advisory fees climbed 43%.

Samantha Horton, group chief operating officer and head of international at Syfe, explained to FA some of the mechanics, challenges and attractions of the 2025 deal for the listed firm, and also future regional expansion plans.

Read on to find out the winners of the Deal Awards - Asia Pacific.

Despite criticism, Roushana Sjahsam, Asean senior board adviser at investment firm Zagga, argues private credit is an emerging asset class for defensive, yield-seeking investors, who want diversification, stable income, and portfolio resilience.

Jean-François Mastrangelo has joined the British bank in Hong Kong; he most recently worked at Societe Generale.

Singapore-based Ivee Tan takes on the export credit agency and multilateral financing solutions role; she most recently worked at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation as renewables and sustainable energy director.

Hong Kong-based Laungani was most recently Apac managing director and head of financial sponsors coverage at Credit Suisse.