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US federal trade court makes major tariff ruling

Three judges at the US Court of International Trade have argued the Trump administration has exceeded its authority over tariffs; the judgment, which came after 12 states filed a lawsuit, has been appealed.

May 29, 2025

Premia Partners launches Saudi Arabia government sukuk ETF on HKEX

The ETF, launched with BOCHK Asset Management, will track the iBoxx Tadawul Government & Agencies Sukuk Index; global sukuk issuance neared $200bn in 2024.

May 29, 2025

Chinese biotech PegBio’s shares fall 13% on Hong Kong IPO debut

A core product for Type 2 diabetes is expected to commercially launch in mainland China by the end of this year, subject to regulatory approval; CICC led the transaction.

May 27, 2025

Hong Kong's Link REIT sees valuations dip, posts 'solid' FY results

The firm saw net asset values decline across the financial year, however net property income and revenues grew, with high occupancy rates amid challenging conditions.

May 27, 2025

Middle East: CICC launches in Dubai; Boutique advisory firm sets-up in Abu Dhabi

CICC is looking to strengthen ties between China and the Gulf region; meanwhile, a former MD at Standard Chartered, Kapil Jobanputra, has become managing partner of real asset firm Elaeo Partners.

May 27, 2025

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VIDEO: Deutsche Bank sees strong pipeline in Asia Pacific M&A

A challenging market backdrop offers scope for increased M&A activity in Asia Pacific in 2025. Rohit Satsangi and Zi-Kuan Lim, Co-Heads of M&A for Deutsche Bank in the region, talk to FinanceAsia about the key opportunities, and why the firm is well-positioned to capitalise on them.

By Deutsche Bank

VIDEO: UOB banks on Asean growth story

Edmund Leong, head of Group Investment Banking at UOB, talks exclusively to FinanceAsia about where the bank sees scope for growth in Asean amid the region’s robust drivers of issuance and strong thematics.

By UOB

Minor International: steering a new path for sustainable finance in Thailand

By completing the first sustainability-linked bond in Thailand’s hospitality industry – also a first-of-its-kind for this sector across Asia – Minor International (MINT) secured the FinanceAsia Achievement Award for Best Bond Deal in Thailand, proudly accepted by Rawikan Inchaiwong, VP of Treasury, Minor International.

By Minor International

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CATL enjoys bumper listing on HKEX

The dual listing will help keep momentum in Hong Kong's equity markets, with the majority of the $4.5bn proceeds raised by the Shenzhen based global EV player set to help build a factory in Hungary; a greenshoe option takes the raising to $5.2bn.

May 20, 2025

Interview: DBS' head of sustainable finance on Asia's capital markets

Shilpa Gulrajani, DBS' head of sustainable finance, institutional banking, offered her thoughts on how capital markets are aligning with the region’s transition needs, including green loans and blended finance, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week.

May 20, 2025

IFC, BlackRock on how infrastructure is critical to Apac's clean energy: Ecosperity

Clean energy investments are ramping up in Apac, but a $800bn annual shortfall risks slowing momentum. At Temasek’s Ecosperity Week, IFC's Riccardo Puliti and BlackRock's Susan Chan called for bolder partnerships, clearer policies, and better capital mobilisation.

May 13, 2025

HKEX has 120 firms in IPO pipeline, signs off HQ, after record Q1 profit

The SAR's stock exchange is enjoying a boom from Chinese firms looking to expand and tap more investors; the local economy also grew by 3.1% in the first quarter.

May 06, 2025

Banks eye opportunities, challenges in tokenisation wave

While banks should remain conservative, a balance with innovation can be reached, according to Deutsche Bank’s Boon Hiong Chan.

April 29, 2025

Analysis: How Hong Kong is building financial infrastructure for the Rmb

The HKMA and CMU OmniClear are leading Hong Kong’s ambitions to internationalise the use of Chinese bonds in global trading. The development of the innovative infrastructure represents a breakthrough for Rmb repos, clearing, settlement and custody.

April 29, 2025

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Renminbi's ambitious but slow journey in the Middle East

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