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Asia tech debt and equity deals, including AI, to grow 10% or more in 2025: Citi

With China's DeepSeek already shaking up 2025's AI market, around $70bn was raised last year by Asia's tech firms.

January 23, 2025

Trump begins with flurry of executive orders and threat of tariffs

The new US president issues orders for the US to leave the World Health Organisation and Paris climate agreement, with digital app TikTok emerging as one potential leverage point between the US and China over tariffs.

January 21, 2025

Muzinich & Co appoints director in Asia

Pam Hsieh will focus on the private credit firm’s relationships with financial intermediaries and wealth managers across Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

January 06, 2025

Asia’s bond outlook upbeat for issuers in 2025: JP Morgan

Refinancing needs, fewer defaults, falling interest rates, sustainable bonds, and support from banks, are all fueling demand.

December 17, 2024

HSBC confirms Asia, Middle East leadership under new structure

Jo Miyake to become head of banking, Asia and the Middle East, under its new Corporate and Institutional Banking unit, while Selim Kervanci will become CEO of the Middle East.

December 06, 2024

Growing Asia & Middle East investment links to reshape global capital flows

More liquidity from new investment channels and new sources of cross-border capital for companies represent compelling opportunities for investors and corporates as Asia and the Middle East become more closely connected.

By HSBC

An emerging investment corridor: Hong Kong, Saudi and beyond

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.

November 05, 2024

Chinese overseas investments rebound with strong Asia focus

China is shifting towards manufacturing abroad as opposed to natural resources; on the other hand, Chinese overseas lending has weakened due to domestic economic concerns.

October 15, 2024

Citi boosts Asia markets team with two hires from JP Morgan

Hooi Wan Ng will become head of markets, Malaysia, while Anand Goyal will join the bank's regional FX team; Citi has also released its Q3 2024 results.

October 15, 2024