Analysis: How DeepSeek’s AI model is driving investors into an uncomfortable reality

The release of a competitive low cost large language models not only shifts the AI narrative away from expensive hardware, but also prompts debate about a potential inflection point for fund managers, with some models potentially not surviving.

Green bond credentials tokenised under Project Guardian

Reporting tokens will help with digital and tokenised green bonds, hopefully increasing investor confidence in the space. MAS, the NUS, UOB and Northern Trust’s Matrix Zenith are involved.

Updated: China hits back with retaliatory tariffs on US products

After US president Donald Trump issued executive orders to place 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports (now delayed) and 10% on Chinese goods (starting February 4); China has now retaliated with tariffs on US coal, gas, crude oil and more.

Law firm Broadfield opens Hong Kong office

Effie Vasilopoulos, formerly at Sidley Austin, will lead Broadfield's Apac operations as the newly created firm looks to build out the team quickly to cover the region across funds, private equity and corporate advisory.

SoftBank and OpenAI agree Japanese AI joint venture

SoftBank has said it will spend $3bn annually to deploy customised AI across its group of companies; the JV, known as SB OpenAI Japan, will sell to Japanese firms.

US eyes sovereign wealth fund

Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, and Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, will submit a proposal to president Trump within 90 days.

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

Asia's Best Companies 2025 Poll -- open now

FinanceAsia's annual poll celebrates Asia's best companies which are voted for by our readers.

Asia tech debt and equity deals, including AI, to grow 10% or more in 2025: Citi

With China's DeepSeek already shaking up 2025's AI market, around $70bn was raised last year by Asia's tech firms.

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