
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 14, 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...
Oct 11, 2024


Thailand poised as SE Asia’s digital hub with major investments
Thailand is set to become a digital economic hub in Southeast Asia, driven by the expansion of domestic data centres and cloud services,...
Oct 4, 2024


AUM at China’s public offering funds surpass USD4.4tr
The net value of assets under management for China’s public offering funds exceeded CNY30.9tr (USD4.41tr) by the end of August, according...
Oct 3, 2024


HSBC-IFC joint fund targets emerging market bonds
HSBC Holdings Plc’s asset management unit is partnering with the International Finance Corp (IFC) to launch a joint fund supporting...
Oct 3, 2024


China’s stock market surges on Beijing’s stimulus, investors flock to equities
China’s stock market experienced a dramatic rally in Q3 2024, driven by Beijing’s latest policy measures and investor fear of missing...
Oct 2, 2024


Indonesia stock exchange sees significant growth in investor base
As of September 2024, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) reported a total of 6 million stock investors, up by over 744,000 from 2023....
Oct 2, 2024


Citi survey shows Asian family offices bullish on equities, AI investments
Citi Private Bank’s 2024 Family Office Survey reveals Asian family offices remain optimistic despite global uncertainties. The Asia...
Oct 1, 2024


SG's Matrixport acquires Crypto Finance’s asset management unit
Matrixport, a Singapore-based crypto financial services platform with over 290 employees serving more than 40 countries, has acquired...
Oct 1, 2024


Asset manager BlackRock targets Asia’s infrastructure growth
BlackRock Inc is pursuing substantial infrastructure investments in Asia to support the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector and...
Oct 1, 2024


SE Asia ESG funds see Q2 net outflows
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds in South-east Asia experienced their second consecutive quarter of net outflows in Q2...
Sep 30, 2024


Japan set for major IPOs
Japan is gearing up for larger initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming months, revitalising a market that has predominantly seen...
Sep 30, 2024


Samsung, banks launch USD1.5bn ESG fund for SMEs
Samsung Electronics and the nation’s top five banks have created a KRW2tr (USD1.5bn) fund to support small and medium-sized businesses...
Sep 27, 2024


Hong Kong’s elite shift to private credit for high yields
Wealthy investors from Hong Kong and mainland China are increasingly turning to private credit markets to chase high yields amid sliding...
Sep 26, 2024


Thailand invites UK investment, eyes future free trade agreement
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has invited British businesses to invest in Thailand, highlighting opportunities for a...
Sep 23, 2024


Qatar’s QIA expanding into SE Asia, Australia, Korea
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country’s sovereign wealth fund managing USD526bn in assets, is expanding into Australia, Korea,...
Sep 23, 2024


Fintech rivals K bank, Toss gear up for IPOs
South Korea’s K bank is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in October, aiming to raise around KRW1tr (USD755m). The online...
Sep 20, 2024


Asia-Pacific leads in public equity allocations among family offices
Family offices worldwide are moving cash into bonds and equities, with nearly half expecting returns above 10% over the next year,...
Sep 19, 2024

Vietnam’s domestic investor accounts hit two-year high in August
Vietnam’s domestic investor accounts rose by over 330,000 in August to more than 8.6 million, the highest in over two years, data...
Sep 17, 2024