Asia secondaries activity is increasing as a result of geopolitical uncertainties, a growing private equity market and rising awareness, Coller Capital’s Zhan Yang tells FA.
Edmund Leong, head of Group Corporate Banking and Investment Banking at UOB, explains to FinanceAsia how Asean’s evolution into an even more dynamic end-market is enticing corporates to scale across borders – in turn driving demand for integrated financing, advisory and capital markets solutions. And those banks with regional reach and local expertise should be pivotal to the region’s next growth phase.
As noted by the Financial Times in December 2025, Tokyo has shown a remarkable ability to weather geopolitical turbulence. Amid global frictions, Japan’s sprawling capital offers businesses and investors a finance centre conducive to long-term growth.
The aim of the stock purchase is to help boost advanced technology and semiconductor innovation in the US; Intel has been under the spotlight of the US administration in recent weeks.
As the Israeli firm expands into Apac, Singapore retail investors can access stocks from over 20 global stock exchanges, ETFs, and derivatives, on eToro’s social investing platform.
From financial knowledge to government support, players in Thailand and Taiwan are finding new ways to channel capital into LGBTQ+-focussed businesses across Asia.
More liquidity from new investment channels and new sources of cross-border capital for companies represent compelling opportunities for investors and corporates as Asia and the Middle East become more closely connected.
FA spoke to the CEO of Dubai-based private equity player Fajr Capital, on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the importance of the Rmb, fast-growing sectors, and how Chinese firms can expand in the Middle East.
The Southeast Asia (SEA) Investment Financing Facility will provide loans, guarantees, equity and insurance for projects to help boost Australian trade and investment, with clean energy and infrastructure development as key targets.
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