Markets

Growing Asia & Middle East investment links to reshape global capital flows

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.

By HSBC

An emerging investment corridor: Hong Kong, Saudi and beyond

FinanceAsia caught up with HSBC’s Christina Ma to discuss how increasing investment connectivity between Asia and the Middle East is reshaping traditional capital markets and paving the way for the expanded use of private capital.

November 05, 2024

HKEX plans Riyadh office as Saudi Exchange launches two Hong Kong ETFs

The planned launch of the office in 2025 comes as the Saudi Exchange starts hosting the first ETFs tracking Hong Kong funds.

October 31, 2024

Indonesia Investment Authority and DB Investment Partners form $1bn partnership

The partnership will deploy the money over the next five years and will help capital market needs to grow the economy.

October 29, 2024

Ogier signs partner Dennis Li to its investment funds practice in Hong Kong

Li's practice at the international law firm will focus on fund formation and digital assets, across hedge funds, private equity, real estate and cryptocurrency.

October 29, 2024

ESR Group raises $325m for South Korea real estate private credit fund

The group's first Korean real estate credit fund will target logistics, data centres, infrastructure and the energy transition.

October 28, 2024

UOB issues Rmb5bn Panda bond

The three-year deal for the Singaporean bank was priced at a mid-range of 2.3% and could list on the Singapore Exchange.

October 22, 2024

MFS Investment Management's next CEO on opportunities in public markets

Edward "Ted" Maloney is currently chief investment officer at the Boston-headquartered firm which has $645bn of assets under management; he shared his views on fixed income, emerging markets and AI.

October 22, 2024

Global investors eye Japanese 'multifamily' real estate

As part of the nascent Apac living sector, multifamily asset purchasing has been increasing in Japan, bolstered by a rebound in tourism, low interest rates and strong rental growth.

October 22, 2024

BDO Unibank keeps customers first with commitment to excellence and innovation

Across the full suite of its universal banking services, BDO Unibank (BDO) has expanded its capabilities both through digital and physical channels. And impressive growth in core and strategic areas earned the bank notable successes in the FinanceAsia Awards 2024.

By BDO Unibank