HKEX enjoys boost from mainland Chinese firms and investors

Bubble tea maker Mixue has listed this week as the market bounces back with a flurry of listing activity expected this year, with mainland Chinese investors increasing use of the Stock Connect; Middle East firms could also seek listings, although other foreign firms could be harder to attract.

AI adoption speeds up Asia trading efficiency optimisation

Artificial intelligence is helping improve trading efficiency, however, a balance with cost efficiency is crucial for financial institutions to stay competitive.

China hits US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war threat grows

China has hit the US with retaliatory tariffs on a series on products including soybeans, chicken, beef and pork, of up to 15%, after the US decided to impose further 10% tariffs on Chinese imports as of March 4; the US has also slapped tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

Bangladesh continues contractionary monetary policy amid high inflation

Problems are continuing to mount up in Bangladesh’s economy, including high inflation, as the country attempts to bounce back from years of crisis to secure the next tranche of a IMF loan.

Third Hong Kong government digital bond issuance expected: Paul Chan

The city will “regularise” the issuance of tokenised bonds, according to Hong Kong's financial secretary at his latest Budget speech; Chan is expecting GDP growth of 2% to 3% in 2025.

Indonesia's BUMA launches inaugural Sukuk, raises $250m debt facility from Bank of Asia

The up to $121m bond is supported by BCA Sekuritas, BNI Sekuritas, Sucor Sekuritas and BRI; the miner is also eyeing a "transformative" acquisition to help sustainability efforts.

Global Infrastructure Partners to set-up Doha office for Middle East expansion

The BlackRock owned infrastructure investor is targeting the region as it is being driven by "strong economic growth".

Industrial Bank (HK branch): taking a leadership role within Asian structured finance

By Industrial Bank

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

Asia’s impact investing gains traction as institutional players step up

As investors look beyond financial returns, senior leaders from Temasek, District Capital, UBS and the Center for Impact Investing and Practices, recently shared their views in Singapore at the Tideline Compass Series Panel.

HKMA unit aims to boost Hong Kong's international Rmb hub status

Rmb internationalisation faces challenges from Trump’s determination to keep the US dollar as the leading global currency; FA understands that Hong Kong is taking a more "commercial" approach.

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