China’s Project Whitelist, launched at the start of the year, exists to ensure bank funding for property development. But it is there to protect projects, not the developers behind them.

Rumours that FAB is in exploratory talks with a Turkish lender, together with hopes for a big-ticket IPO, point to optimism despite the dire outlook on inflation.

When clients talk to the world’s biggest listed hedge fund, market complexity, the use of technology and the need for customised solutions loom large in the conversation. Man Group’s president Steven Desmyter tells Euromoney how the firm’s evolving structure and approach reflect the priorities of the asset allocators it serves.

The IMF can’t see what dangers may lurk beneath the surface calm of direct lending – but it should be wary of regulators damming an essential funding channel.

First investment-grade debt capital markets started to pick up. Then it was high yield and now IPOs, as well as announced M&A

The Chinese financial hub just posted its worst first quarter for IPO proceeds in 15 years. With China’s economy stumbling and new local security laws deterring global investors, can anything stop the rot?

The Korean banking sector faces many obstacles, but a single, powerful catalyst is driving change.

From fast fashion to electric vehicles, Chinese firms are grabbing customers and market share. Meanwhile, the nation’s banks are stuck at home, propping up troubled developers and local governments. It’s an anomalous situation that will benefit the foreign banks.

The good news is that bank executives don’t see big loan losses ahead; the bad news is that they lack the confidence and vision to invest in the business.

President Javier Milei campaigned on cuts – and that is what he has delivered. But like all extreme diets, the approach is unsustainable. Time to rethink the plan.

There almost certainly won’t be a Truss/Kwarteng-style meltdown in the US Treasury market – just persistent inflation, high rates, volatility and likely some form of monetary financing.

BDO Private Bank wins the award as the Philippines’ best domestic private bank for the quality and range of expertise and services it provides to high net-worth individuals, families and entrepreneurs.

For its impressive commitment to this issue in the country, DBS wins the award for Taiwan’s best for sustainability.

DBS wins the award for Taiwan’s best international private bank in recognition of the quality of its services and its leading market position in the country.

Julius Baer wins this award for the investment the firm is making in this core Asian market, as well as the global expertise it offers Indian clients.

UOB Private Bank wins the award as the only foreign private bank operating onshore in Malaysia.

UOB Private Bank wins this award for its commitment to and investment in supporting next generation clients.

DBS wins the award for Singapore’s best domestic private bank for the second consecutive year in recognition of its regional expertise, as well as the strength and sophistication of its wealth management offering.

DBS wins the award for its strength and innovative leadership in serving family office clients in Singapore.

DBS wins the award for its expertise in succession planning.

DBS wins this award for the strength and sophistication of its digital solutions.

DBS wins this award for best international private bank in Hong Kong in recognition of the quality and breadth of its services and its distinctive regional expertise.

JPMorgan Private Bank wins the family office award thanks to the quality and range of products, services and advice it provides wealthy Asian families.

JPMorgan Private Bank wins this award in recognition of its expertise and global connectivity in philanthropic advisory and services.

Julius Baer wins the award for Singapore’s best for high net-worth clients in recognition of the impressive range of expertise and capabilities it offers this key client segment.

JPMorgan Private Bank wins the international private bank award for the power, range and expertise of its cross-business capabilities.

EFG Bank wins the award for its differentiated private-banking offering.

Caixabank Private Banking wins the award for best domestic private bank in Spain this year having demonstrated strong performance and launched important enhancements in many sectors.

Carnegie Private Banking wins the Sweden’s best domestic private bank award for the second consecutive year for the growth, investment and development it has made across its private banking business.

For its mix of global capability with local expertise and philanthropic efforts, JPMorgan wins the award for Sweden’s best international private bank.