FinanceAsia

China’s Two Sessions set to boost foreign investment in Chinese equities

Analysts are betting that US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will strike a deal, which would spur US players to buy Chinese stocks, just as overall sentiment for mainland China and Hong Kong improves.

March 18, 2025

Analysis: Scrapped Nissan-Honda merger highlights Japan’s restructuring challenges

Corporate reforms designed to extract shareholder value are at risk of being delayed but not derailed, even as trade tariffs prompt near-term obstacles, market experts told FA.

March 18, 2025

BNP Paribas promotes Eric Tran to Apac global banking chief sustainability officer

Tran will look after ESG issues relevant to both corporate and investment banking. He will relocate from Hong Kong to Singapore 2H.

March 20, 2025

CBRE boosts Apac hotels team amid growing activity

Andrew Hunter has been promoted to senior director, while Mark Hahm has been hired from JLL to boost the firm’s hotels’ investment and transaction services.

March 18, 2025

Citi Australia and NZ appoints co-heads of capital markets and advisory; hires from Goldman Sachs

Sydney-based Ben Connolly will step up from his real estate role, while Philippe Perzi will join from Goldman Sachs where he was managing director and head of FIG.

March 18, 2025

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UOB banks on Asean growth story

Edmund Leong, head of Group Investment Banking at UOB, talks exclusively to FinanceAsia about where the bank sees scope for growth in Asean amid the region’s robust drivers of issuance and strong thematics.

By UOB

Minor International: steering a new path for sustainable finance in Thailand

By completing the first sustainability-linked bond in Thailand’s hospitality industry – also a first-of-its-kind for this sector across Asia – Minor International (MINT) secured the FinanceAsia Achievement Award for Best Bond Deal in Thailand, proudly accepted by Rawikan Inchaiwong, VP of Treasury, Minor International.

By Minor International

Industrial Bank (HK branch): taking a leadership role within Asian structured finance

By showcasing its innovative financing capabilities and strategic approach to execution, the key role that Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. (a joint stock company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability), Hong Kong Branch played on Ascendent Capital Partners’ acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies secured a ‘Best Structured Finance Deal’ award from FinanceAsia.

By Industrial Bank

Editor's Picks

IWD: The importance of female sustainable finance leaders

Despite numerous challenges, which are growing under Trump’s second administration, sustainable finance might be an area where females are more likely to excel and take leadership roles, including in Asia; senior leaders gave FA their opinions.

March 07, 2025

HKEX enjoys boost from mainland Chinese firms and investors

Bubble tea maker Mixue has joined the market as it bounces back with a flurry of listing activity expected this year, with mainland Chinese investors increasing use of the Stock Connect; Middle East firms could also seek listings, although other foreign firms could be harder to attract.

March 04, 2025

AI adoption speeds up Asia trading efficiency optimisation

Artificial intelligence is helping improve trading efficiency, however, a balance with cost efficiency is crucial for financial institutions to stay competitive.

March 04, 2025

HKMA unit aims to boost Hong Kong's international Rmb hub status

Rmb internationalisation faces challenges from Trump’s determination to keep the US dollar as the leading global currency; FA understands that Hong Kong is taking a more "commercial" approach.

February 24, 2025

CNH bond issuance to grow in Hong Kong amid low cost and new repo arrangements

A wide range of factors have paved the way for a larger offshore Renminbi fixed income market, according to senior bankers.

February 25, 2025

Hong Kong's SFC approves first retail tokenised MMF

The fund will also be the first retail tokenised fund across Asia Pacific.

February 17, 2025

Apac's sustainable transition challenge

Renminbi's ambitious but slow journey in the Middle East

Macau bets on switch from gaming to GBA tourism hub