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Singapore’s equity market reset has hard work ahead
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HKMA grants HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial stablecoin licences
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UOB’s recognition at the FinanceAsia Awards highlights the depth of its regional franchise and the strength of its investment banking capabilities across Asia...
A&O Shearman appoints senior Japan debt finance partner
Rintaro Hirano is set to join international law firm A&O Shearman as a Japanese-qualified (bengoshi) debt finance partner at its Tokyo office.
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Ashurst hires Singapore restructuring and insolvency partner
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed of Kai Yun Tan as a partner in its restructuring, insolvency and special situations (RSSG) practice.
Singapore-based Tan...
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