Markets

Oil price rises as Iran responds to Israel and US attacks

The oil price has surged to $82 a barrel amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran responds with multiple missiles across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend; the UAE has closed its stock markets for two days.

March 01, 2026

Capital Group appoints Jim Goldie as Europe, Apac head of ETF capital markets

Goldie joins the investment firm from Invesco in London and is chair of the European Fund and Asset Management Association ETF task force. Capital Group has seven offices in Apac.

February 27, 2026

HKEX eyes more global biotechs to build IPO hub

Amid a structural shift towards Asia, Insilico Medicine's IPO in December was a significant moment for the exchange, while French biotech TheraVectys is understood to be considering a listing.

February 24, 2026

Round-up: Standard Chartered’s 2025 results; Zurich Australia purchase; Citi Vietnam hire

SC's operating profit grew 6% last year; Zurich Australia snaps up life insurer ClearView; Citi Vietnam appoints Thai Nguyet Minh as head of markets.

February 24, 2026

Trump issues 15% global tariffs after Supreme Court setback

US president Donald Trump has issued 15% tariffs on every country exporting to the US after his so-called reciprocal tariffs were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.

February 22, 2026

China’s economy is robust for Year of the Horse despite headwinds: FTSE Russell

Industrial activity remained a “consistent bright spot" throughout 2025 amid 5% GDP growth; there are consistent deflationary pressures.

February 19, 2026

Nuveen to boost Apac presence with £9.9bn Schroders deal

If the deal is finalised, a combination of the US and UK global asset managers will control almost $2.5 trillion of assets under management; they both have offices across Apac.

February 13, 2026

HKEX appoints Middle East managing director

Jalal Almarhoon previously worked for BNP Paribas in Saudi Arabia.

February 12, 2026

DLA Piper hires Hong Kong ECM partner and team from Sidley Austin

Sherlyn Lau has joined with a team of 12 in Hong Kong to lead the law firm's Apac capital markets and corporate finance team.

February 10, 2026

SGX kicks off 2026 with record ETF trading

SIngapore Exchange's trading turnover jumped 66% in January with strong activity from both retail and institutional investors.

February 10, 2026