Category: Corporate News
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Trade Frictions Reshape the Outlook and Raise the Premium on Strategic Judgment (Quarterly Update — Q2 2025)
In Q2 2025, the global economic outlook worsened as the IMF and World Bank downgraded growth forecasts due to escalating US tariffs and trade tensions. Global growth was revised to 2.8% and trade growth to 1.8%. Businesses must focus on geopolitical awareness and strategic investment to navigate these challenges.
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Strong Openings, Sharper Repricing, and a Shift in Risk Perception (Quarterly Update — Q1 2025)
The first quarter of 2025 began with a positive macroeconomic outlook, with the IMF projecting 3.3% global growth. However, by quarter’s end, sentiment shifted due to changing US policy, tariff risks, and recession concerns, leading to a focus on durable sectors and strategic regions for investment amid increasing uncertainty.
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Howell E. Jackson: Highlighting a Leading Scholar in Financial Regulation and Securities Law
Asia Capital Group highlights Professor Howell E. Jackson from Harvard Law School for his influential research on financial regulation, consumer protection, and securities law. His work addresses legal frameworks’ roles in financial systems and scrutinizes the impacts of FinTech on regulation and consumer privacy, reinforcing the importance of accountability in…
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Corporate Announcement: Asia Capital Group Ltd Celebrates the Publication of Seminal Research by Lerong Lu and Ci Ren
Asia Capital Group Ltd is delighted to highlight the impactful publication authored by two of our esteemed members, Dr. Lerong Lu and Ms. Ci Ren, titled “Chinese Takeover Law: Revisiting the Director’s Duty of Care Under Takeover Defense and the Business Judgment Rule”. Originally published in 2021 in the International…
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Happy New Year 2025 from Asia Capital Group Ltd!
Dear Valued Clients, Partners, and Friends, As we step into the New Year, we at Asia Capital Group Ltd want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust, collaboration, and unwavering support throughout 2024. The past year has been one of remarkable growth and achievement, and…
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Closing the Year with Stability, Discipline, and Forward Positioning (Quarterly Update — Q4 2024)
The end of 2024 showed improved macroeconomic stability, with global growth steady at 3.2%. Inflation eased but structural risks remained, as identified by the IMF. Asia Capital Group focused on long-term strategies and sustainable financial success, emphasizing cross-border awareness and responsible finance despite ongoing market scrutiny.
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Global Fintech Revolution: A Must-Read for Financial Innovators
The Asia Capital Group is thrilled to announce its Book of the Year: Global Fintech Revolution: Practice, Policy, and Regulation by Dr. Lerong Lu, our group’s excutive director and a leading expert in financial innovation and regulation. Published by Oxford University Press (2024), this landmark book explores how cutting-edge technologies…
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Executive Director Dr. Lerong Lu Featured in Bloomberg: Insights on Chinese Listings on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
This week, Asia Capital Group’s Executive Director, Dr. Lerong Lu, was interviewed by Bloomberg to provide expert insights on the growing trend of Chinese companies seeking listings on Germany’s Frankfurt Stock Exchange. This shift comes amidst increasing regulatory uncertainty in the U.S., leading businesses to explore alternative global capital markets.…
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Announcement: New Research on SPAC Regulatory Frameworks by Lerong Lu and Ci Ren
We are pleased to announce that the latest research by our esteemed team members, Dr. Lerong Lu and Ci Ren, has been featured on Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets (CLS Blue Sky Blog), a highly regarded platform for thought leadership in corporate law and capital…
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Dr. Longjie Lu Joins Asia Capital Group: A Step Forward in Finance Law
Asia Capital Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Longjie Lu as Senior Consultant in Corporate Finance Law. Dr. Lu brings a wealth of academic expertise and a strong research background to our Global Advisory Team. Dr. Lu joined Edinburgh Law School in September 2019 and has previously…
