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Asia’s private secondaries market at 'early stage': Jefferies

Chinese transactions are benefitting from a booming IPO market in Hong Kong, which is driving Asia growth from a low base.

January 27, 2026

AFF 2026: Hong Kong’s Paul Chan highlights SAR’s tech opportunities

Hong Kong's finance chief discussed opportunities in the Northern Metropolis, developing AI, foreign tech firms entering the SAR, green finance, and China's evolving role in supply chains.

January 27, 2026

India and EU sign trade deal

India and the EU have signed a free trade agreement after years of negotiating; over 90% of goods are set to move tariff free.

January 27, 2026

Zijin Gold International agrees 'friendly' $4bn cash deal for Allied Gold

Allied Gold owns several large gold mines in Africa with the Canadian firm describing the all-cash offer as "friendly"; its annual gold output is expected to increase to 25 tonnes by 2029.

January 27, 2026

UOB prices A$2bn five-year floating rate and fixed notes

The Singaporean bank continues its diversified funding strategy, achieving tight pricing for a five-year tenor. The majority of investors came from Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

January 25, 2026

EQT to acquire Coller Capital and launches offer for Japan IT firm

Coller Capital is a global secondaries firm with around $50bn in AUM and six Apac offices. EQT's CEO believes Coller's business can double in size in under four years; the PE giant is paying up to $3.7bn. In Japan, EQT has launched a bid for Mamezo.

January 22, 2026

Opinion: Navigating the fixed income valuation conundrum

Despite challenges, regional opportunities exist in structured credit, defensive corporate exposures, high-yield bonds, and emerging market sovereigns, according to MFS Investment Management's Pilar Gomez-Bravo.

January 25, 2026

Asia's Best Companies 2026 Poll -- open now

Every year, FinanceAsia publishes a highly recognised benchmark of Asia's best companies, made by asking influential investors and analysts to nominate Asian companies that are leading in their sector.

January 22, 2026

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From hype to help: bringing market data and analytics into the toolkit

The HSBC AI Markets platform, which provides proprietary natural language processing and advanced analytics, is helping clients from corporates to financial institutions to investors drive better, faster and more informed decision-making, explains HSBC’s Rahul Badhwar.

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FinanceAsia Awards 2025 Winner Spotlight

In this series, we delve deep into the strategies and initiatives that have contributed to the success of the winners of this year’s FinanceAsia Awards.

Lianhe Ratings: setting new standards for Chinese credit ratings at home and overseas

As one of China's leading credit rating agencies, China Lianhe Credit Rating Co. Ltd (Lianhe Ratings) continues to support development and innovation in the domestic economy and bond market, driving strategic expansion in the local and offshore markets.

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FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025: Apac's best deals revealed

Read on to find out the winners of the Deal Awards - Asia Pacific.

Nov 27, 2025

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FinanceAsia Awards 2026 - open now

Entries are now open for the 30th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards which celebrate the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and other financial institutions across the region.

Jan 13, 2026

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Harmonising digital asset rules gains momentum

Global regulators are seeing a convergence of digital-asset standards, even as differences in pace and risk culture persist. Speakers at the Singapore Fintech Festival said responsible innovation, is becoming the organising principle for harmonisation.

Jan 12, 2026

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Singapore’s UOB sees strong demand for S$850m AT1 bond

Final orders were over S$2bn allowing UOB to upsize from its original S$500m benchmark; there was participation from 96 investors with 26% outside of Singapore.

Jan 19, 2026

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Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority in HK$8bn bond offering

As Hong Kong's primary debt market continues to be attractive, underwriters said the bond will provide a reliable benchmark for future HKD-denominated offerings.

Jan 9, 2026

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Deal Analysis: Syfe's acquisition of Australia's Selfwealth

Samantha Horton, group chief operating officer and head of international at Syfe, explained to FA some of the mechanics, challenges and attractions of the 2025 deal for the listed firm, and also future regional expansion plans.

Dec 17, 2025

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KKR completes $2.5bn raise for Apac private credit funds

The fundraise includes $1.8bn for KKR Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II as the investment giant sees growing investor demand for allocation to private credit in the region; the fund has been used for deals in Hong Kong, India and Australia.

January 15, 2026

Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority in HK$8bn bond offering

As Hong Kong's primary debt market continues to be attractive, underwriters said the bond will provide a reliable benchmark for future HKD-denominated offerings.

January 09, 2026

Harmonising digital asset rules gains momentum

Global regulators are seeing a convergence of digital-asset standards, even as differences in pace and risk culture persist. Speakers at the Singapore Fintech Festival said responsible innovation, is becoming the organising principle for harmonisation.

January 11, 2026

Apac (ex Japan) investment banking fees grew 19% to $24.9bn in 2025: LSEG

In a positive year for the region's banks, 2025 ECM fees in Apac, ex Japan, were up 45% from 2024, DCM fees saw 11% growth, amid a record year for bonds, while M&A advisory fees climbed 43%.

January 06, 2026

Deal Analysis: Syfe's acquisition of Australia's Selfwealth

Samantha Horton, group chief operating officer and head of international at Syfe, explained to FA some of the mechanics, challenges and attractions of the 2025 deal for the listed firm, and also future regional expansion plans.

December 16, 2025

Interview: Kazakhstan’s AIFC governor on the country’s capital markets

The Astana International Financial Centre was established to support a modernised finance sector and capital market in central Asia’s largest economy. AIFC’s governor Renat Bekturov spoke to FA about the financial hub's progress, challenges and ambition.

December 09, 2025

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