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FinanceAsia caught up with HSBC’s Christina Ma to discuss how increasing investment connectivity between Asia and the Middle East is reshaping traditional capital markets and paving the way for the expanded use of private capital.

The planned launch of the office in 2025 comes as the Saudi Exchange starts hosting the first ETFs tracking Hong Kong funds.

Li's practice at the international law firm will focus on fund formation and digital assets, across hedge funds, private equity, real estate and cryptocurrency.

Insighta, valued at $200m, uses a system designed to detect DNA methylation aberrations in cell-free DNA in bodily fluids such as blood; Prenetics has reduced its stake in the firm.

Lareina Wang, the newly appointed chair of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, shares her plans to lead the organisation over the next two years.

Two partners and three associates will join this month as the global law firm boosts its capabilities in funds, complex disputes and cross-border investigations, including for mainland China.

ECM proceeds have climbed almost 30% up until September 27, when compared to the same time last year; as a result the HKEX is fifth on the global stock exchange rankings.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is an anchor investor in SPV Bauhinia 2, which contains a $107m sustainability tranche; meanwhile, the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation will have a new CEO in December.

JP Morgan has appointed Kam Shing Kwang to lead Hong Kong, effective October 1, as Harshika Patel completes her term; Patel will continue as Apac CEO of JP Morgan Private Bank.