Bank of Japan
BOJ could end yield curve control next spring: U.K. hedge fund
BlueBay CIO says to keep shorting JGBs, seeing more room for yields to rise
Finance
DealStreetAsia
IFC offers $400m loan to India's HDFC for green, cheaper housing
Proposed funding follows earlier $250m finance
Business deals
SBI affiliates to buy real estate loan company for $1.5bn
Keystone Partners and Shinsei Bank eye Tokyo-based Diamond Asset Finance
Markets
China's Kanzhun follows U.S. listing by joining Hong Kong bourse
Online recruiter opts for presence on both exchanges as audit tensions linger
Cryptocurrencies
FTX founder Bankman-Fried's top associates plead guilty to fraud
30-year-old cryptocurrency mogul consents to extradition, leaves Bahamas for U.S.
Finance
Thai megabank SCBX to steer fintech holdings through crypto crisis
Through VC arm, Thailand's oldest bank readies for DeFi, blockchain
Finance
Philippine app MarCoPay to offer flights for sailors in Japan Airlines tie-up
Digital wallet serving Filipino crews adds travel to its service portfolio
DealStreetAsia
Indian human resources tech startup BetterPlace raises $40m
Company will use funds to boost AI capability, strengthen other technology
Economy
BOJ bites the bullet with unexpected policy shift
Japanese central bank's hand forced by criticism over falling yen
Economy
BOJ shocks markets with surprise widening of yield target band
Central bank to allow yields on 10-year JGBs to move within 50bps of 0% goal
DealStreetAsia
Indonesian Shariah fintech Alami raises funds from beauty company unit
Startup looking to improve access to Shariah-compliant financial services
DealStreetAsia
Singapore firm targets bigger fund to invest in alternative proteins
Good Startup plans to pour up to $10m into emerging sector in 2023
Market Spotlight
South Korea tipped to lead Asia's exit from rising interest rates
Thailand and India also seem to be near tightening peak as inflation slows
US-China tensions
U.S. audits ease delisting threats over Chinese stocks
Regulators demands regular checks; analysts say risks remain
DealStreetAsia
Australia's Heal Partners seeks up to $500m for new fund
Investment firm specializes in health care, education and lifestyle sectors
Property
From Hong Kong to Malaysia, property markets set to decline: IMF
Shift in interest rate cycle creates 'downside risks', organization says
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's Investree set to close funding round led by Qatar's JTA
Peer-to-peer lending company looking to enter Middle East market
Finance
SMBC to tap global banking head Akihiro Fukutome as new CEO
59-year-old traces roots to Mitsui Bank, will be first leader with outside experience
DealStreetAsia
India's Bumble Bee raises $37m to make autonomous air taxis
Bengaluru-based startup plans to launch prototype in April
Cryptocurrencies
FTX founder charged with fraud in U.S., denied bail in the Bahamas
Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange operated 'brazen, multiyear scheme,' SEC alleges
