M&A
How APAC M&A advisers ranked as BofA topped $28b in deals
How APAC M&A advisers ranked as BofA topped $28b in deals
Rothschild & Co and BNP Paribas followed closely behind the leader in total value.
Mega deal slump drags APAC deal value down 6.3%
Only four deals above $5b were logged in Q1 after 6 in the same 2025 period.
Financial-services M&A rises 40% as APAC recovery stays cautious
Average transaction size climbed to $815m as larger deals dominated the market.
APAC syndicated lending dip 3.39% to $241.48b on lower deal volumes
Syndicated loans in H1 fell to its lowest six-month tally in 3 years.
Financials sector tops Asia Pacific ex. Japan M&A: LSEG
Industrials and high technology sectors were also active in 2024
Panin Bank acquisition could boost DBS, OCBC profits
A full acquisition could increase fiscal year 2025 PATMI by 2% to 3%.
Commonwealth Bank divests wealth unit to LGT, 40 staff move
It is expected to close by mid-2025.
Bank Australia eyes growth with AUB buy
Currently, AUL is expected to continue supporting AUB until the transfer is complete.
Commentary
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