Feb 22, 2024
Asia dominates HSBC wealth growth with over half of new assets
HSBC's Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) unit attracted USD84bn in net new assets in 2023, with USD47bn coming from Asia, emphasising the...
Feb 21, 2024
HKIFA advocates dollar-cost averaging for MPF members
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) recommends Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) members adopt dollar-cost...
Feb 20, 2024
Foreign investment in China hits 4-year low
Foreign investment in China dropped to its lowest in nearly four years this November, reflecting the impact of geopolitical tensions and...
Feb 20, 2024
Philippines' SSS investment revenue surges, exceeds target by 50%
The Philippines' Social Security System (SSS) reported an impressive investment revenue of PHP53.1bn (USD950m) last year, surpassing its...
Feb 15, 2024
China’s asset management sector booms with over 21,000 private managers
The Asset Management Association of China reported a total of 21,625 private fund managers in China by the end of 2023, indicating...
Feb 12, 2024
Thailand to launch asset management firm to tackle household debt
Thailand plans to establish an asset management firm in Q1 this year to address its USD452bn household debt crisis, Prime Minister...
Feb 9, 2024
Sustainable finance takes centre stage at Hong Kong climate forum
The International Finance Corporation and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are set to co-host the first climate business forum during...
Feb 8, 2024
Manulife IM, Indonesia’s wealth fund teams up for real estate deals
Manulife Investment Management has partnered with the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) to focus on infrastructure and real estate...
Feb 5, 2024
Vietnam’s real estate sector shows signs of recovery amid challenges
Vietnamese real estate companies have shown resilience amid a sluggish market, with notable firms reporting significant profits. No Va...
Feb 2, 2024
Vietnamese banks’ profits soar from securities
Vietnamese commercial banks experienced a dramatic increase in profits from securities investment and trading in Q4 2023, driven by a...
Jan 31, 2024
Vietnam’s corporate bond market faces stagnation
Vietnam’s corporate bond market is expected to remain sluggish through the first quarter of 2024, marked by a lack of new issuances and a...
Jan 31, 2024
Singapore’s investment landscape shows resilience
Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) announced a SGD12.7bn investment in 2023, surpassing its medium-to-long term targets but...
Jan 31, 2024
HK MPF members urged to weigh investment value over fees, returns
MPF Authority Chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau urges Mandatory Provident Fund scheme members to focus on the investment value of funds,...
Jan 29, 2024
HK and China expand cross-border wealth management scheme
Regulators in Hong Kong and mainland China have announced significant enhancements to the cross-border Wealth Management Connect (WMC)...
Jan 23, 2024
Japan’s Orix shifts to asset management, eyes USD1bn PE launch
Japanese finance group Orix is set to diversify its operations by launching a private equity fund in 2024, targeting USD1bn to USD2bn in...
Jan 23, 2024
Philippine SEC drafts new rules for cornerstone investors in IPOs
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes new guidelines for initial public offerings (IPOs), focusing on the...
Jan 22, 2024
Thai stock exchange foresees increase in IPO volume
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) anticipates an increase in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024 compared to the previous year,...
Jan 19, 2024
Australian financial delegation targets Asian investment opportunities
To bridge Australian fintech innovation with Asian investment, a targeted mission is set to take place in Hong Kong from January 23 to...
Jan 18, 2024
Asia Futurists Leadership Festival focuses on sustainable investments
The Asia Futurists Leadership Festival, slated for January 24-30, 2024 in Hong Kong, is set to gather leaders in sustainability and...
Jan 17, 2024
Global ETF assets reach record USD11.63tr in 2023
The global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) industry achieved a record high of USD11.63tr in assets by the end of 2023, a 25.6% increase from...