The strong performance bonds is expected to continue, says Robert Mead, head of Australian portfolio management at PIMCO. He shares his outlook, with Dr Stephen Nash, head of strategy and market development with FIIG Securities and CNBC's Oriel Morrison.

Shinsei Bank and Aozora Bank are set to merge in Japan to create Japan's sixth-largest lender. Stuart Leckie, chairman of Stirling Finance Hong Kong, tells CNBC's Oriel Morrison what challenges lie ahead for the two banks.

Australia's trade deficit doubles to A$556 million in May. Warren Hogan, head of economics & interest rate research at ANZ Bank, breaks down the data and shares his outlook for the Australian jobs market, with CNBC's Oriel Morrison.

As there are now strong signs of revival in hedge funds, Ankur Samtaney, senior analyst at Eurekahedge, sheds light on the industry, with CNBC's Oriel Morrison.