southeast asia

EQT Private Capital Asia agrees $1.1bn deal for PropertyGroup Guru; EQT buys Korean recycler, seeks $12.5bn fundraise

The deal is expected to close by the end of Q1 2025 with its shares to stop trading on the NYSE; majority shareholders TPG and KKR have approved the deal. EQT has also bought a Korean plastic recycler and is looking to raise $12.5bn for a fund.

August 19, 2024

BlackRock tasks Yik Ley Chan to lead SEA private credit as demand increases

Singapore-based Yik Ley Chan joins from Jefferies where he was most recently head of private credit for Southeast Asia.

June 04, 2024

Australia unveils A$2bn investment fund to bolster Southeast Asia ties

The Southeast Asia (SEA) Investment Financing Facility will provide loans, guarantees, equity and insurance for projects to help boost Australian trade and investment, with clean energy and infrastructure development as key targets.

March 05, 2024

Setting sights on Southeast Asia

The region’s start-up scene shows strength in weathering the sector’s global slowdown, with fintechs emerging as top performers. Financing the future remains crucial and Asia's regional capital markets are demonstrating how to move forward.

August 29, 2023

FinanceAsia Awards 2022-2023: Winner write-ups – Southeast Asia

Read the rationale behind our jury’s selection of Southeast Asia’s FA Award winners.

August 08, 2023

SocGen announces new Asian leadership roles

Eliza Ng and Kanta Murata take on new senior management roles across Southeast Asia and Japan, respectively.

July 11, 2023

Winners: FinanceAsia Awards 2022-2023 North Asia

Read on for the winners of the 27th iteration of the FinanceAsia awards, across China, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea and Taiwan.

May 12, 2023

Winners: FinanceAsia Awards 2022-2023 Southeast Asia

Read on for the winners of the 27th iteration of the FinanceAsia awards, across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

May 11, 2023

Temasek-backed venture debt fund tokenises on ADDX

The fund offers exposure to Southeast Asia-headquartered start-ups via the digital exchange, with commitments starting from $20,000.

December 13, 2022

Mayer Brown establishes joint law venture in Singapore

The firm has teamed up with PK Wong & Nair to offer clients in the region a comprehensive suite of legal expertise.

November 08, 2022