The Brunei lender priced its debut S$280m international bond, while the Mongolia bank obtained a $50m financing for MSMEs and climate and nature projects.

The French bank has agreed to acquire M&A specialist Sangyo Sosei Advisory.

Mynt's initial public offering was oversubscribed by domestic and foreign investors.

The two financial centres are advancing regulatory frameworks and attracting investment as banks and tech companies expand AI capabilities in Asia.

The ASX-listed firm provides collection, recycling, treatment and disposal services to households, businesses and councils across Australia.

Hong Kong-based Lindsay Chu was previously CEO at DBS Asia Capital.

The Hong Kong-based banker will lead financial institution coverage across mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

The package from seven banks will bolster the Singapore operator’s data centre expansion in Johor.

Endeavor's global venture capital arm's Fund V has deployed $55.7m across 30 companies. A hub in Singapore is supporting its growing Asia pipeline of startups.

Corporate lawyer Shu Du is joining the firm from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom to launch the practice.