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Hong Kong and Washington race to regulate the future of digital finance
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Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Law is cementing the financial hub’s digital ambitions, however pending US crypto laws are keeping regulatory competition tight as both chase the growing opportunity.
Global lenders turn to tech and stress tests amid tariff surge
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Global lenders are looking to overhaul risk frameworks as US tariff actions collide with Asia’s export dependence. Experts shared their views on how regulators are embedding geopolitical shocks into stress scenarios, while banks turn to tech and client engagement to prepare for strains likely to surface in 2026.
Trump’s tariffs to remain in place despite court ruling
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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed with another court's verdict that most of the tariffs are illegal; however the tariffs, including 50% on many Indian goods, will stay in place until October 14 to allow an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Australia’s Octa makes A$355m loan debut from Clifford Capital, NAB and SMBC for clean energy push
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The funds were raised to further support the firm’s cleaner energy supply to remote mining sites across Australia; this is the first debt fundraising from Octa Group.
Exclusive: Marex begins to offer China internationalised futures contracts
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The financial services platform continues its Apac expansion by offering 24 futures and options products, including agricultural commodities, energy, metals and freight, from the Shanghai International Energy Exchange, Dalian Commodity Exchange and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange.
Interview: How Dubai's maturing real estate market is attracting global capital
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FA spoke to Andrew Cummings, head of residential agency at Savills Middle East, about recent shifts in Dubai’s real estate landscape. He shared insights on foreign capital flows, the impact of infrastructure and regulatory reforms, and how new ownership models are influencing long-term investor activity.
AirTrunk closes A$16bn refinancing
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The sustainability linked financing covers greenfield and operational assets across Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, and involved a consortium of 60 banks. The financing comes after Blackstone and CPPIB's acquisition of the group last year.
Vietnam’s reforms and pending index upgrade ease transhipment tariff concerns
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Hanoi’s capital market initiatives are driving Vietnamese equities higher even as concerns over Asia’s trade outlook and erratic tariffs continue to overhang sentiment.
Interview: C Capital's CEO Ben Cheng on China's new private equity wave
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An ambitious wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is changing the definition of Chinese private equity investment, as the market looks for a revival after a slow few years; Cheng sees opportunities across product personalisation, robotics and different geographies.
IIX adds $60mn issuance to its Women’s Livelihood Bond series
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The seventh issuance, listed on SGX, aims to continue leveraging blended finance to develop gender-lens investments across Asia; a second tranche in the pipeline could make it the largest in the WLB series.
Global ESG sukuk market to surpass $60bn by end of 2026: Fitch
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Global ESG sukuk increased by 12% in H1 2025 to about $50bn equivalent outstanding. The GCC accounted for over half of this, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while Malaysia and Indonesia together represented 40%. Pakistan made a market debut as an issuer.
US reaches trade deal with EU at 15% tariff; $1.35tn of investments announced
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The EU has reached an agreement with US president Donald Trump, who said global baseline tariffs would be between 15% and 20%. The move follows deals with Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Chocolate Finance secures $15m funding, eyes Q1 2026 Hong Kong launch
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The Series A+ round was led by Nikko Asset Management, with support from Peak XV, Prosus, Saison Capital, and founder Walter de Oude; the Singapore-headquartered firm has also been granted a licence for Hong Kong.
Nickel Asia Corporation: a responsible route from mining to nation building
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Through targeted investments, forward-looking leadership and a growing clean energy portfolio, Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) Group is redefining its role in nation-building in the Philippines, moving beyond mining to become a pioneer in sustainable development.
Q&A: Private Infrastructure Development Group’s CEO on Asia's energy transition
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Amid rising geopolitical fragmentation and tightening capital, infrastructure is emerging as a resilient asset class. Philippe Valahu discussed how a shift towards climate-smart, gender-inclusive, and blended finance-backed projects is redefining long-term value.
EQT exits Japan’s Pioneer in $1.1bn CarUX deal after tech turnaround
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The sale of the 86-year-old in-car systems maker marks a rare high-profile cross-border deal in Japan’s auto tech sector, positioning CarUX to expand its connected cockpit offering globally.