Hong Kong is expected to see even slower loan growth than other DM markets. The top developed market (DM) banks in Asia Pacific are expected to see modestly positive growth momentum, but headwinds will limit its loan growth. Hong Kong’s banks...
But ECM underwriting fees fell to its lowest since 2016 and syndicated lending fees declined. Investment banking fees generated in Singapore rose 18% year-on-year (YoY) to US$191m (approximately S$257.55m) during the first three months of 2025, according to data from...
The OECD warns of “disconnect” between corporate debt and investment since 2008. Borrowing by corporates has far exceeded their productive investments since the global financial crisis (GFC), according to an OECD analysis, highlighting the challenge to boost gross domestic product...
BMO tops RBC in debt underwriting, RBC still leads in equities. Canadian capital markets activity came in a bit weaker in the first quarter, with both debt and equity issuance declining, according to new data from LSEG Data & Analytics. In...
The risk of a US and global recession this year have risen to 60% from 40% earlier on the heels of President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs, Wall Street brokerage JPMorgan said. Trump imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all...
Policymakers aim to make it easier to enter and comply with rules in the U.K. In an effort to boost competition and innovation in its alternative fund sector, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to overhaul and streamline...
Sovereign wealth fund is slashing budgets for its ambitious mega projects, triggering lay-offs. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting back on its spending in 2025, as it recalibrates its approach to funding the country’s numerous mega projects and...
PPC presented a EUR 5.8 billion investment plan for the coal region of Western Macedonia in northern Greece. It held the ceremony in the retired Kardia 2 lignite plant. According to PPC’s chairman and CEO George Stassis, the endeavor consists...
Asset-Based Lender Delivers Flexible Financing Solution to Support Hayes Performance Systems' Growth Initiatives. Gibraltar Business Capital (GBC) has provided a $12 million asset-based credit facility to Hayes Performance Systems, a sponsor-backed manufacturer seeking increased liquidity after facing challenges with traditional...
Estimated advisory fees due to M&As rose 42% to $706.5m in the first quarter of 2025. An estimated $5b of investment banking fees were generated in APAC excluding Japan in Q1 2025, 8% year-on-year (YoY) higher, according to data from...
