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Tradeweb appoints Rich Chun as head of Asia

Rich Chun is appointed managing director, head of Asia at Tradeweb, effective immediately; he joins from HPS Investment Partners.

October 14, 2025

Sibos 2025: Europe’s T+1 transition – what’s different from the US?

Europe’s T+1 transition requires more preparation from financial firms, including infrastructure. Senior directors from BNP Paribas, Capco and DTCC explained why to FA, and how Asia has been adapting to the US transition.

October 06, 2025

Natixis CIB expands Apac global markets team

Over the last few months, the French bank has created several new roles and made key hires to bolster its presence in the region, including in mainland China.

September 30, 2025

Citi hires Kaustubh Kulkarni from JP Morgan for Asia investment banking role

Kulkarni is set to join Citi in December in Singapore to become co-head, Citi investment banking for Japan, Asia North, Australia, and Asia South, serving alongside Jan Metzger.

September 03, 2025

Air Liquide buys Korea's DIG Airgas from Macquarie

The €2.85bn deal will expand the French gas giant's presence in Asia; the acquisition is being financed by a bridge loan and will be (re)financed by bond issues.

August 22, 2025

Citi hires head of prime finance for Japan, Asia North, Australia and Asia South

Jig Patel has previously helped build out Goldman Sachs' Asia prime business; the bank is looking to increase its prime headcount in the region by up to 10%.

August 12, 2025

Q&A: Private Infrastructure Development Group’s CEO on Asia's energy transition

Amid rising geopolitical fragmentation and tightening capital, infrastructure is emerging as a resilient asset class. Philippe Valahu discussed how a shift towards climate-smart, gender-inclusive, and blended finance-backed projects is redefining long-term value.

July 15, 2025

Redefining smart lending: FinVolution’s innovative practices across Asia

By combining credit assessments driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data with cutting edge digital infrastructure, FinVolution Group plans to empower financial institutions and advance financial inclusion across Asia, explains Joseph Ruan, chief operating officer of the fintech firm’s Philippines business.

FinVolution Group

Asian firms should improve corporate governance or risk ‘irrelevance’: ACGA

Asia's listed firms must raise their corporate governance to improve market conditions, as international investors continue to eye the US stock market, the Asian Corporate Governance Association has warned.

June 17, 2025