Asia
- Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026: Mirae moves beyond pilots with $12.5m Solana issuanceby Ryan Cheng on November 3, 2026 at 8:30 am
The securities firm plans further tokenised issuances in 2027 as it looks to expand institutional distribution and develop digital settlement capabilities.
- Natixis CIB appoints Rob Ward as Australia and New Zealand headby FA Reporters on November 3, 2026 at 7:47 am
Rob Ward joins from MUFG to lead Natixis CIB’s Australia and New Zealand operations, bringing extensive energy and infrastructure expertise.
- Know your agent: HKMA sets sights on AI risks in bankingby Ryan Cheng on November 3, 2026 at 4:09 am
Who's in charge when AI takes charge? Hong Kong's banking regulator launches Project SAGE as it explores safeguards for autonomous financial transactions.
- Partner up or perish: Why Japan’s regional banks are racing to consolidateby Kazuhiko Shimizu on November 3, 2026 at 3:35 am
New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan's regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs.
- AirAsia puts profits before growth as Bahrain hub faces fresh delayby Nishtha Asthana on November 2, 2026 at 9:13 am
Passenger flights are targeted for March 2027, with investment paced to aircraft deployment as cargo operations and maintenance plans advance.
- Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 looks beyond pilots to commercial scaleby Ryan Cheng on October 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The annual event comes as Hong Kong’s fintech industry shifts from technology trials towards regulated commercial applications.
- Linklaters appoints head of Koreaby Andrew Tjaardstra on October 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Daniel Kwon, head of the law firm's Korea capital markets practice, will take up the role on November 1.
- FuriosaAI raises $620m to scale AI inference chipsby Ryan Cheng on October 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The Series D round values the Korean semiconductor startup at $2.9bn as it targets global commercialisation of its AI inference accelerator.
- India's Jio Platforms lists at 21% premiumby FA Reporters on October 28, 2026 at 5:01 am
The mobile operator has made its IPO debut on both the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange.
- Citi names Korea country officer and banking headby FA Reporters on October 27, 2026 at 9:20 am
Kyoung-Ho Kim, Citi's Korean head of corporate banking, is taking on the role.