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.
From January 1, 2025, the bank will operate through four businesses: Hong Kong, the UK; corporate and institutional banking; and international wealth and premier banking. The Apac and Middle East units will also be combined.
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.
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 note, which raised $300m, is listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, with clearing of the bonds possible on Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Central Moneymarkets Unit and SIX.
Market turmoil likely to continue after BOJ’s hike, the US Fed’s decision to hold rates, and mixed data about the health of the world’s largest economy.