

Vietnam banks shift to corporate lending in 2024
In the first half of 2024, many banks in Vietnam shifted focus from retail to corporate lending to drive credit growth. Banks like...
Aug 21, 2024


Taiwan’s financial sector cuts China exposure by 8.9%
Taiwan’s financial services companies reduced their exposure to China by 8.9% year-on-year to NTD1.02tr (USD31.41bn) at the end of last...
Aug 16, 2024

Vietnam sees record securities account openings
July saw a significant surge in new individual securities accounts, tripling from the previous month and hitting a two-year high. The...
Aug 9, 2024


Singapore’s top banks boost earnings from wealthy clients
Singapore’s biggest banks are benefiting from the wealthy’s appetite to shift assets and trade in the Asian wealth hub, boosting...
Aug 8, 2024


JP Morgan merges Japanese equity trusts into GBP1bn Portfolio
JP Morgan Asset Management is merging two of its Japanese equity-focused trusts, JPMorgan Japanese and JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth &...
Aug 5, 2024


HK Exchange Fund income falls 11% in H1 2024
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reported HKD104bn (USD13.31bn) in investment income for the first half of the year, down 11% from 2023, the...
Aug 1, 2024


Singapore’s Temasek plans USD30bn US investment over five years
Singapore state investor Temasek plans to invest up to USD30bn in the US over the next five years, focusing on healthcare, financial...
Jul 31, 2024


Chinese firms eye Malaysia’s Penang for investment opportunities
Penang has seen a rise in inquiries from Chinese companies about investment opportunities, reflecting confidence in the region’s economic...
Jul 31, 2024

Cross-border property investments in APAC to rise by more than 33%
Knight Frank forecasts a significant rebound in cross-border real estate investments in Asia-Pacific for the second half of 2024. Their...
Jul 29, 2024


Hanwha Asset Management debuts Plus ETFs
Hanwha Asset Management, South Korea’s sixth-largest in net assets for ETFs, launched its new ETF brand, Plus, replacing Arirang. This...
Jul 29, 2024


China’s fund managers face salary caps amid austerity measures
Two leading Chinese fund managers, under a new government austerity drive, have implemented income caps for staff, with mandates to...
Jul 25, 2024


HKIFA suggests more inclusive ETF trading under stock connect
The inclusion of eligible exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under Stock Connect, which facilitates trading between mainland China and Hong...
Jul 24, 2024


JIA Asset Management partners with Vynn Capital in startup investments
JIA Asset Management Sdn Bhd has partnered with Vynn Capital by investing as a limited partner in the Vynn Capital Progression Fund,...
Jul 24, 2024


Chinese asset manager Noah sets up new office in Japan
Noah Holdings, a leading Chinese asset manager, is expanding its Asia-Pacific operations to address the rising global investment demands...
Jul 23, 2024


Swiss asset manager GAM to close Hong Kong office
Swiss asset manager GAM Investments is set to close its Hong Kong office next year, transitioning to a new partnership with local firm...
Jul 23, 2024


Singapore’s financial sector sees 10% growth in AUM to USD5.41tr in 2023
Singapore’s financial sector flourished in 2023, witnessing a 10% increase in assets under management (AUM), reaching USD5.41tr by...
Jul 22, 2024


Hong Kong investors bullish on AI and local market investments
According to a survey by the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, 65% of Hong Kong investors are interested in AI-related investments,...
Jul 19, 2024


Family offices launch USD100m fund for Hong Kong residency applicants
Hong Kong’s cash-for-residency scheme has spurred local family office operators to collaborate on launching a USD100 million fund...
Jul 19, 2024


Singapore challenges London as top hub for family offices
Singapore is positioning itself as a strong rival to London as a hub for family offices, according to a report by KPMG and Agreus. The...
Jul 18, 2024

Malaysia shines in APAC M&A with 87% surge
In a challenging year for Asia-Pacific dealmaking, Malaysia stands out with an 87% increase in mergers and acquisitions, totaling...
Jul 17, 2024