Sustainability and antitrust are converging - but not consistently. Our updated Global Antitrust Sustainability Heatmap tracks how 20+ jurisdictions are navigating this fast-moving intersection: from open-door approaches in some regions to more sceptical stances in others. 

Debt Explorer | Hong Kong is back at the forefront of global IPO activity as Chinese technology companies, international investors and a more flexible listing regime support new issuance activity

Debt Explorer | Syndicated loan markets stayed open for business in the first half of 2026 despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, but cautious lenders concentrated their efforts on refinancing proven issuers rather than underwriting new risks

Debt Explorer | Capital markets in the region weathered a turbulent H1 better than expected. The outlook for issuance is cautiously upbeat due to various market initiatives, regulatory reforms and a strong deal pipeline

Debt Explorer | AI-linked financing is reshaping the US high yield market, but geopolitical tensions and investor caution are creating a more complex environment for issuers across Europe and APAC

M&A Explorer | Data center M&A in Asia-Pacific has several tailwinds in its favor, but power generation constraints and political sensitivities add layers of complexity to this high-growth market

The Philippines’ digital potential—and challenges to overcome

Debt Explorer | Despite headwinds related to AI-led disruption and the conflict in Iran, leveraged loan markets in Europe and the US proved resilient in Q1, with high-quality borrowers continuing to access financing throughout the quarter

M&A Explorer | After years of regulatory uncertainty, new dealmaking policies and cross-border appetite are breathing life into Chinese M&A

Debt Explorer | AI-driven demand and lower exposure to software shield US high yield markets from macro challenges, but activity dips in Europe and Asia

Insights into APAC's Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Developments

Taiwan continues to promote foreign direct investment ("FDI") under a two-track screening mechanism for foreign investors and People's Republic of China ("PRC") investors.

Significant changes to the New Zealand overseas investment regime were passed into law in December 2025 and came into force on March 6, 2026. A number of these changes have made it considerably simpler and faster for overseas investors to acquire certain classes of New Zealand assets.

The Republic of Korea ("Korea") is entering a more security-focused era of foreign direct investment ("FDI") regulation, with proposed amendments to the Foreign Investment Promotion Act ("FIPA") and longer screening processes requiring foreign investors to adopt proactive regulatory planning and