Anti-graft probes position Chinese banks in tight spot

Chinese banks have been ordered to lend more, but fear anti-corruption investigations.

HSBC acquires first metaverse property in The Sandbox

The Hong Kong-based bank has made its first purchase in the metaverse, joining peer, JP Morgan, as it makes inroads in the world of virtual assets.

EQT Private Equity Asia acquires Chinese pest control operator, Guardian

The acquisition was made by the firm's EQT Mid Market Asia III strategy, forming the fund's last investment.

EQT to acquire Baring Private Equity Asia for $7.5 billion

The transaction, expected to close in Q4 of 2022, will bring EQT's AUM in Asia to more than $22 billion across private capital and real assets.

New ways to transact in the digital age

By HSBC

Sovereigns stabilising in 2022

By Moody's Investors Service

China bonds: light at the end of the natural selection process

By Lianhe Global

Outflows from Russia unlikely to benefit Asian markets

A growing list of corporates and investors have committed to pulling their investments from Russia, leaving observers to ponder where the outstanding funds will flow.

Southeast Asia's billion-dollar club

The region is home to 35 unicorns and counting, with fintech and e-commerce companies having raised the most funds, so far. With the public markets taking notice of the sector's vast potential, 2022 could promise more listings in the line-up.

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