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Oct 17

Malaysia taps ASEAN family office market with Islamic wealth edge

Malaysia is emerging as a key player in the ASEAN family office space, leveraging its leadership in Islamic wealth management and...

Asia-Pacific cross-border investment soars 15.7% in Q3 2024

Oct 17

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

Several ASEAN nations consider BRICS membership after Malaysia's interest

Oct 16

OTHER NEWS

Several ASEAN nations consider BRICS membership after Malaysia's interest

Multiple ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS economic bloc following Malaysia's announcement of its intention to...

China enforces tax on ultrarich's overseas investment gains

Oct 16

REGULATION

China enforces tax on ultrarich's overseas investment gains

China has begun enforcing a long-overlooked tax on overseas investment gains made by the country's ultra-wealthy individuals, according...

Advisory Board Centre targets Asian businesses with Singapore summit

Oct 16

OTHER NEWS

Advisory Board Centre targets Asian businesses with Singapore summit

The Advisory Board Centre (ABC) is intensifying its efforts across Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, by hosting the 2024 Megatrends...

Philippine stock exchange to miss IPO target amid market conditions

Oct 16

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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 15

ECONOMY

Thailand's One Asset Management launches TIREIT units as economy rebounds

One Asset Management (ONEAM) is set to offer units of the Thai Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TIREIT) to general investors from...

China's boom nears ending, says AustralianSuper CIO

Oct 15

ECONOMY

China's boom nears ending, says AustralianSuper CIO

China's recent stimulus measures might help stabilise its property crisis, but investors should prepare for the end of the country's...

Singapore blocks Allianz's USD1.7bn acquisition of Income Insurance

Oct 15

REGULATION

Singapore blocks Allianz's USD1.7bn acquisition of Income Insurance

Singapore's government has blocked Munich-based Allianz SE's proposed SGD2.2bn (USD1.7bn) deal to acquire a majority stake in Income...

Global wealthy families convene in HK for Standard Chartered forum

Oct 15

FAMILY OFFICES

Global wealthy families convene in HK for Standard Chartered forum

Over 200 representatives from some of the world's wealthiest families, including the Rockefellers, are convening in Hong Kong for...

Digital wealth platform Arta Finance launches in Singapore

Oct 14

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

Vietnam's insurance premiums rebound in Q3

Oct 14

OTHER NEWS

Vietnam's insurance premiums rebound in Q3

Vietnam's insurance premium revenues rose 6.9% year-on-year to VND56.4tr (USD2.2bn) in Q3 2024, marking the first growth since the second...

Singapore attracts USD4.1bn in H1 investments

Oct 14

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

Standard Chartered, Citi announce key appointments in Malaysia

Oct 14

PEOPLE MOVES

Standard Chartered, Citi announce key appointments in Malaysia

Standard Chartered has appointed Harmander Mahal as head of wealth and retail banking for Malaysia and Indonesia, effective October 14,...

Hong Kong ranks 15th in global wealth, trails Singapore

Oct 11

ECONOMY

Hong Kong ranks 15th in global wealth, trails Singapore

Hong Kong ranks 15th in global wealth, trailing Singapore at 4th and Taiwan at 14th, according to Forbes’ list based on IMF estimates of...

ASEAN-BAC unveils IPO plan to boost regional investment

Oct 11

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

China sets terms for merger to create USD226bn brokerage

Oct 11

OTHER NEWS

China sets terms for merger to create USD226bn brokerage

Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities have outlined their proposed merger to form a state-backed brokerage with USD226bn assets....

DBS Hong Kong's institutional banking head Wallace Lam to depart

Oct 11

PEOPLE MOVES

DBS Hong Kong's institutional banking head Wallace Lam to depart

DBS Group Holdings’ head of institutional banking for Hong Kong, Wallace Lam, is leaving the bank, according to a spokesperson. Boris...

HKEX chairman unveils financial literacy initiative

Oct 10

REGULATION

HKEX chairman unveils financial literacy initiative

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) chairman Carlson Tong Ka-shing announced plans to boost financial literacy education to...

Oct 10

PEOPLE MOVES

HSBC names new global CIO for insurance

HSBC has named William Chan as global chief investment officer and head of investments for global insurance, effective immediately. Chan...

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