FinanceAsia‘s annual Achievement Awards recognise excellence across the financial markets in Asia Pacific (Apac) and the Middle East. Covering two key categories – Deal Awards and House Awards – our Achievement Awards highlight the accomplishments of key players across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, that have shown dedication to their sector. We are delighted to announce that following receipt […]
HKMC issues record HK$25.3bn public bond
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation has issued a multi-currency public benchmark bonds totalling HK$25.3 billion ($3.3 billion) under its $30 billion medium term note programme. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
China issues €4bn sovereign bond in Luxembourg
China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has priced a dual-tranche of €4 billion ($4.6 billion) sovereign bonds, the latest foreign-currency fundraising move by the country. The four-year, €2 billion tranche was priced at 2.401%; while the seven-year, €2 billion tranche was priced at 2.702%. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. […]
FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025: Dealmaker Poll winners
FinanceAsia‘s annual Achievement Awards recognise excellence across Asia Pacific’s financial markets. In addition to our regular Deal Awards and House Awards, we have a category to recognise individuals and teams which have been instrumental in closing some of the region’s most ambitious deals — the Dealmaker Poll. Nominations were open to third-parties and recognises professional excellence across a spectrum of […]
BHP drops bid for Anglo American
After preliminary takeover discussions with the board of Anglo American, Australian miner BHP Group (BHP) has said that it is no longer considering a combination of the two companies, according to a media statement on November 24. BHP’s statement said: “Whilst BHP continues to believe that a combination with Anglo American would have had […]
Clifford Capital prices $705.5m infrastructure asset-backed securities
It is the group’s largest public IABS issuance to date and its first in the Rule 144A/Reg S format with US onshore investors involved. Clifford Capital’s group CEO told FA the deal “reflects the growing interest and appetite in infrastructure returns from institutional investors”. Source link
Opinion: The private credit paradox
Roushana Sjahsam, a senior board adviser, Asean, at investment firm Zagga, has shared an opinion piece with FinanceAsia. Zagga is a real estate private credit manager investing in Australian commercial property opportunities. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
Zand launches UAE’s first AED-backed stablecoin on blockchain
In a milestone for the digital economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has approved Zand, a digital bank which uses artificial intelligence (AI), to launch Zand AED, the country’s first regulated, multi-chain AED-backed stablecoin on public blockchains. Zand AED represents a new era for the Dirham […]
Ashurst makes Japan finance, capital markets partner hire; announces merger
British law firm Ashurst has appointed Chihiro Ashizawa as a partner in its global loans & global markets practice. Based in Tokyo, Ashizawa (pictured) is admitted in Japan and has over 20 years’ experience advising Japanese and international clients on debt offerings, fund structures and financial services regulation. A spokesperson for Ashurst told FinanceAsia […]
Yulan bonds on the rise as Chinese companies go overseas
In late October, Bank of Communications Financial Leasing (Bocom Leasing) completed the issuance of a Rmb1 billion ($140.5 million), three-year bond at 2.02%. Earlier the same month, Shanghai Fosun High Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, also raised Rmb1 billion through a three-year bond issuance at 4.90%. ¬ Haymarket […]
