Trump begins with flurry of executive orders and threat of tariffs

The new US president issues orders for the US to leave the World Health Organisation and Paris climate agreement, with digital app TikTok emerging as one potential leverage point between the US and China over tariffs.

Analysis: What a crypto friendly White House means for Asia’s digital assets

Even as the market cap for digital currencies rises, experts say regulators in Asia will prioritise a prudent oversight path rather than follow Washington in lockstep; HK and Singapore's rivalry is set to continue.

Convergence between traditional finance and crypto native players ramps up

DLT’s potential to drive transaction efficiency is more widely acknowledged, while some crypto native players are looking to tap into traditional financial products; however, Apac’s regulatory framework is fragmented.

Bangladesh begins special audit, stress testing of banks, as bad loans add to crisis

Six banks have been placed under central bank control, with up to $50bn of non-performing loans under scrutiny after looting scandal.

Coller Capital targets SEA investors with Singapore opening

Peter Wu joins the firm as head of product management, private wealth, at the secondaries' manager fifth location in Apac.

Bank of Communications becomes latest digital bond issuer

BoCom becomes the first Chinese financial institution to issue a digitally native bond in Hong Kong with a $300m floating rate offering.

Mubadala-backed Kelix Bio seals MENA insulin manufacturing deal

The undisclosed deal for DiabTec, struck with Jalphur, gives the firm a MENA manufacturing base, as Kelix Bio continues its acquisition spree.

Bank of China leads cross-border debt financing business

By Bank of China Limited

Using index strategies to tackle a new macro regime

By FTSE Russell, an LSEG business

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

By Bank Rakyat Indonesia

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.

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