Markets Today: the Asian close, 25 September 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 5 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Central banks & currencies
Japan's Katayama signals joint FX intervention readiness as yen hits 158: Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama affirmed principles for coordinated currency action with the US, following the yen's dip past 158 per dollar despite a Bank of Japan rate hike.
Stocks & bonds
Bursa Malaysia Awards 32 Firms for Investor Relations: The inaugural event on 4 September in Kuala Lumpur honoured listed companies and executives for transparent communication and market standards.
Accelya Solutions Leads Indian IT Dividend Yields for FY26: Accelya Solutions India recorded an 8% dividend yield for the 2026 fiscal year, surpassing major Indian IT firms like TCS and Infosys, despite an 11% decline in the Nifty IT index this year.
IPO & deals
Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners expands finance practice with two new partners: The corporate and finance lawyers join the Jakarta-based firm's association with Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, strengthening its legal services for Indonesian deals.
RBL Bank raises $350m in international debt debut: The Mumbai-headquartered lender issued senior unsecured notes at 5.791% via a Euro medium-term note programme.
Every item above was reported and checked separately today; this wrap collects them in one place at the Asian close. Follow any headline through to the full story for the figures and their sources. The Brief carries the same day in five minutes tomorrow morning.
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