FinanceAsia

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

MAS network to bolster 'global south' as fintech hub

Singapore's MAS hopes to bring Silicon Valley to 'Nairobi, Jakarta, and São Paulo' with its latest ambitious global network initiative.

November 05, 2024

Broadridge creates new role for AI trading solutions

David Fellah has been hired from Instinet LLC to lead artificial intelligence integration into Broadridge’s trading solutions offering.

November 05, 2024

Tim Chang appointed ANZ China's director, corporate finance

Chang, who joined ANZ in 2012, will relocate from Singapore to Shanghai, and will start the role on November 18.

October 31, 2024

Analysis: Renewed bid for Japan’s 7-Eleven parent tests shareholder capitalism

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard’s revised offer for Seven & i Holdings marks a crucial moment in Japan’s corporate deal making, assessing whether Tokyo’s shareholder initiatives can unlock value for investors; recent political turmoil could also have an impact.

October 29, 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.

BDO Unibank

Bond investors eye Hong Kong as offshore RMB hub as China access grows

Greater liberalisation and new access schemes aim to help offshore investors tap China's vast bond market, plus give them tools to better manage risk and liquidity. How can fixed income portfolios capitalise on these initiatives?

HSBC

Allied Bank: innovating for a new digital future

With the goal of giving customers greater access, convenience and service quality, Allied Bank Limited (ABL) is starting to reap the rewards of innovative technologies that are also driving digital transformation in Pakistan’s banking sector.

Allied Bank

Editor's Picks

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

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

Chinese overseas investments rebound with strong Asia focus

China is shifting towards manufacturing abroad as opposed to natural resources; on the other hand, Chinese overseas lending has weakened due to domestic economic concerns.

October 15, 2024

Funds pour into Bangladesh in response to interim government’s appeal

The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and others, are providing support packages worth billions of dollars, to help with financial sector reforms.

October 08, 2024

Islamic finance players eye Middle East growth

Regional improvements in trading platforms, settlement systems and regulatory frameworks should help make Islamic finance more accessible.

October 01, 2024

Updated: Midea and Bajaj Housing Finance warm up Asia’s IPO market

The two large listings are adding to a sense of optimism, in particular in India and Hong Kong, with Taiwan enjoying a record year so far; and occurred before the US Fed cut rates.

September 17, 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