Banking & Finance
Singapore investment banking fees climb to US$864.6 million, highest since 2021; DBS leads in fees earned
Singaporean companies issue a total of 38 IPOs in 2025, raising US$2.5 billion
Japan’s cash in circulation falls for first time in 18 years in 2025 on BOJ stimulus exit
[TOKYO] Japan’s monetary base, or cash in circulation, declined for the first time in 18 years in 2025 as the central bank weaned off massive policy support, data showed on Tuesday, a trend that is li...
UBS raises US$3 billion from sale of Additional Tier 1 bonds
The sale marks the company’s first AT1 transaction since September
UBS offers first AT1 since Credit Suisse ruling, capital plans
The lender is looking to sell two US dollar-denominated notes
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China asks banks to report exposure to Venezuela after US raid
The directive underscores growing concerns among regulators about potential shocks to the banking sector
Goldman seeks to raise US$500 million for Japan real estate fund
Property in the North Asian nation has been attractive to foreign funds because borrowing costs still remain low
Bank of Japan chief vows to keep raising interest rates
Consumer inflation is still above BOJ’s 2 per cent target
Asian borrowers start ramp-up in bond sales at start of year
Borrowers are taking advantage of near-record low credit spreads for firms and governments to tap the US dollar market
Indonesia to divert 75 trillion rupiah from state-bank placements
The funds are typically kept for the government’s liquidity needs, including urgent spending and budget deficit financing
BOK’s Rhee says recent dollar-won levels do not reflect economic fundamentals
South Korea is expected to fund its US$350 billion US investment pledge mainly through the return of foreign currency assets
