Paul Hastings, TriLegal emerge top Asia-Pacific M&A legal advisers during Q1-Q3 2025

Paul Hastings and TriLegal Lead Asia-Pacific M&A Legal Advisers In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the choice of legal advisors can make a significant impact on the success of the deal. According to data and analytics firm GlobalData, in the Asia-Pacific region, Paul Hastings and TriLegal have emerged as the leading M&A legal […]
Financial Stability Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis

According to the recent Financial Stability Benchmarks 2025 model banks analysis, advanced economies (AEs) are leveraging higher staffing levels and artificial intelligence tools, a trend that is promoting financial stability and overall economic growth. Higher Staffing Levels in Advanced Economies The analysis indicates that central banks in AEs have higher staffing levels than their counterparts […]
Non-banks ramp up merchant acquiring share

The Shift in Merchant Acquiring Landscape Over the past few years, the merchant acquiring space has seen a significant shift. The latest annual data on ADI Points of Presence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) illustrates this change quite clearly. Decline in Bank-Owned Eftpos Terminals According to APRA’s data, banks reported 694,000 installed Eftpos […]
Top Singapore hedge fund trader exiled to Australian rival
If you’ve been exiled from your job, then rest assured that there is still one classic destination for exiles: Australia. If you’ve recently found yourself exiled from your job, you may find solace in knowing that Australia remains a popular destination for individuals in similar circumstances. This holds true even for hedge fund superstars, as […]