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China intent on ‘proactive’ reforms after tough 2024

Slowing loans, M&A and ECM hit banks' fees last year. Technology, exports and bonds are bright spots, while Hong Kong is increasingly being seen as a place to raise foreign capital. PBOC's governor Pan Gongsheng wants a proactive policy approach.

January 14, 2025

Zhuhai Huafa issues first corporate digital bond in Hong Kong, Macau

The state-backed conglomerate's move should pave the way for future corporate issuances in 2025, which could make use of the HKMA’s grant scheme.

January 14, 2025

FinanceAsia Awards 2025 -- open now

Entries are now open for the 29th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards which celebrate the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and other financial institutions across the region.

January 14, 2025

Hong Kong's Cornerstone Robotics raises $70m in Series C funding

The investment in the surgical robotics firm was led by EQT and included Hong Kong's Innovation and Technology Venture Fund.

January 13, 2025

HKEX hires head of markets and head of strategic projects

Gregory Yu and Kevin Rumjahn will take on the roles this month as the exchange looks to ramp up its development in 2025.

January 10, 2025

Indonesia's Pertamina NRE snaps up 20% of Philippines' Citicore Renewable Energy

The Philippines is one of the fastest growing markets for renewable energy investment and the $115m of proceeds will be used towards hydro, wind and solar projects in the country.

January 10, 2025

Hong Kong's Airport Authority succeeds in $7bn bond offering

The record issuance in US dollars, Hong Kong dollars and CNH, includes several 30-year tranches.

January 09, 2025

PBOC to issue record Rmb60bn of bills in Hong Kong

The offshore tender of six-month bills will be launched on January 15 via the HKMA's Central Moneymarkets Unit and comes with the currency under pressure.

January 09, 2025

Bank of China leads cross-border debt financing business

BOC leverages opening-up of Chinese capital markets to grow into a more internationalized and multifunctional bank

Bank of China (Hong Kong)

Using index strategies to tackle a new macro regime

An exclusive briefing hosted by FinanceAsia and FTSE Russell in Hong Kong provided an opportunity for investors to rethink asset allocation in a higher-for-longer world. Industry specialists from FTSE Russell along with investment and market professionals discussed how asset allocators can leverage index strategies to capitalise on the new macro regime defining today's investment landscape.

FTSE Russell, an LSEG business

BRI’s recent award triumphs point to its focus on becoming a champion of financial inclusion

Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s efforts directed towards its home country’s large MSME sector is poised have a significant positive impact on the Indonesian economy

Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Editor's Picks

Hong Kong seeks 2025 momentum as headwinds abound

Hong Kong’s mounting fiscal pressures and the need for foreign investment inflows are forcing the city to confront economic realities. Chinese IPOs, tourism and events, are some of the bright spots for the city.

January 07, 2025

Apac efforts to solve the transition finance puzzle continue

A clearer pathway from regulators is needed for transition finance to build scale.

January 07, 2025

Bangladesh under huge money laundering cloud: interim government

Illicit financial outflows hit $16bn annually while the local stock exchange and the environment was neglected, according to a white paper published by the interim government.

December 17, 2024

Vietnam shows resilience, benefits from 'China +1'

The Southeast Asian nation is emerging as a market bellwether, with improving fundamentals, however the uncertain 2025 global trade outlook is making some investors cautious.

December 10, 2024

CFI Summit 2024: Transition finance remains a challenge for investors

Panellists at the sixth China Fixed Income Summit discussed how the industry views green and transition finance from a practical standpoint.

December 03, 2024

DBS’ chief data and transformation officer on ‘human' AI in banking

Nimish Panchmatia says that AI is transforming banking, shifting the focus from transactional efficiency to a more human-centred approach that considers the long-term impacts on people and society.

November 19, 2024

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