

Nov 19, 2024
Jared Kushner eyes investment in Indonesia
Jared Kushner, businessman and son-in-law of US president-elect Donald Trump, has expressed interest in investing in Indonesia, according...


Nov 13, 2024
Asian IPO activity shows signs of recovery
After a lean period, Asia's initial public offerings are reviving. Chinese firms are considering Hong Kong listings as the Hang Seng...


Nov 12, 2024
ARA Asset Management in talks to acquire Seoul's IFC from Brookfield
Singapore's ARA Asset Management is reportedly in discussions with Brookfield Asset Management to acquire the International Finance...


Nov 11, 2024
HSBC launches margin financing for wealthy clients in China
HSBC Qianhai Securities has introduced margin financing services for high and ultra-high net worth individuals in mainland China,...


Nov 6, 2024
ANEXT Bank, Schroders to offer investment funds for MSMEs
Singapore-based digital wholesale bank ANEXT has partnered with asset manager Schroders to provide investment funds tailored for micro,...


Nov 5, 2024
Japan's Nikko Asset Management enters Asia's growing private debt market
Japanese firm Nikko Asset Management is venturing into Asia's private debt sector through a partnership with France's Tikehau Capital, a...

Nov 4, 2024
China trims minimum investment threshold for foreign investors
China has eased regulations to attract foreign investment, allowing overseas individuals to provide capital to publicly traded firms as...


Nov 4, 2024
Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong to Launch USD1bn investment fund
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) signed a memorandum of understanding on October...


Oct 31, 2024
Money managers reduce exposure to Japan, Hong Kong pre US election
Investors in Asia are selling yen and seeking refuge in cash, Indian and select Chinese markets, and Singapore dollars ahead of the U.S....


Oct 31, 2024
UBS’s Asia wealth unit rebounds with strong asset growth
UBS’s Asia wealth unit has bounced back after two consecutive quarters of declines, reporting significant growth in assets under...

Oct 29, 2024
Hong Kong eyes AI in finance, extends crypto tax breaks
Hong Kong introduced its first policy guidelines on AI in finance and floated a tax break for virtual assets, aiming to bolster its...

Oct 29, 2024
Global ETF market sets new record with 1,426 launches
The global ETFs industry saw a record 1,426 new product listings in the first nine months of 2024, according to ETFGI. After accounting...


Oct 25, 2024
Hong Kong hosts three major regional finance events in last week of October
The final week of October sees Hong Kong attract regional and international asset managers and private wealth executives with three...


Oct 25, 2024
Global risks prompt calls for portfolio diversification
Global economic risks are mounting due to the US election, China’s uncertain economic recovery, and broad geopolitical tensions,...


Oct 22, 2024
10% of Exchange Fund invested in sustainable assets, says HKMA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that 10% of the Exchange Fund's investments are in sustainable assets and expects the...


Oct 17, 2024
Asia-Pacific cross-border investment soars 15.7% in Q3 2024
Cross-border investment in Asia-Pacific reached USD36.3bn in Q3 2024, reflecting a 15.7% year-on-year increase, according to Knight...


Oct 16, 2024
Philippine stock exchange to miss IPO target amid market conditions
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is expected to miss its target of six initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, having completed...

Oct 14, 2024
Digital wealth platform Arta Finance launches in Singapore
Arta Finance, a digital wealth platform aimed at democratising access to investment capabilities traditionally reserved for the...


Oct 14, 2024
Singapore attracts USD4.1bn in H1 investments
Singapore secured SGD5.4bn (USD4.1bn) in fixed asset investment (FAI) commitments in the first half of 2024, keeping the Economic...


Oct 11, 2024
ASEAN-BAC unveils IPO plan to boost regional investment
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has unveiled key initiatives for Malaysia’s chairmanship next year, including an IPO...