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Oct 3

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...

HSBC-IFC joint fund targets emerging market bonds

Oct 3

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

China’s stock market surges on Beijing’s stimulus, investors flock to equities

Oct 2

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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

REGULATION

Bursa Malaysia reviews listing rules

Following the launch of Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad is revising its...

Indonesia stock exchange sees significant growth in investor base

Oct 2

REGULATION

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....

Thailand’s inspections reveal few illegal nominee operations

Oct 2

REGULATION

Thailand’s inspections reveal few illegal nominee operations

Thailand’s Business Development Department reported that out of more than 26,000 businesses inspected for illegal nominee operations,...

Oct 1

FAMILY OFFICES

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...

Chinese firms discuss international expansion at Shanghai forum

Oct 1

OTHER NEWS

Chinese firms discuss international expansion at Shanghai forum

Over 80 business and academic leaders convened in Shanghai to explore the opportunities and challenges for Chinese companies aiming to go...

Oct 1

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

Asset manager BlackRock targets Asia’s infrastructure growth

Oct 1

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

Sep 30

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

HeiTech Padu acquires 30% stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech

Sep 30

OTHER NEWS

HeiTech Padu acquires 30% stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech

Malaysia-based technology firm HeiTech Padu has announced plans to acquire a 30% stake in Islamic payment provider Souqa Fintech for...

South Korean credit cooperatives host UN forum on digital financial inclusion

Sep 30

ECONOMY

South Korean credit cooperatives host UN forum on digital financial inclusion

The Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives (KFCC) partnered with the United Nations to hold an international forum in Jeju...

Sep 30

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

China backs cross-border financing in Hong Kong

Sep 27

REGULATION

China backs cross-border financing in Hong Kong

China’s state economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), pledged to support more mainland companies seeking...

OECD forecasts global GDP growth stabilising at 3.2% in 2024-2025

Sep 27

ECONOMY

OECD forecasts global GDP growth stabilising at 3.2% in 2024-2025

Global GDP growth is expected to stabilise at 3.2% in both 2024 and 2025, with inflation continuing to ease, the Organisation for...

Philippines nears FATF gray list removal after reforms

Sep 27

REGULATION

Philippines nears FATF gray list removal after reforms

The Philippines may exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gray list by 2025, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). DOJ...

Samsung, banks launch USD1.5bn ESG fund for SMEs

Sep 27

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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 26

OTHER NEWS

Hong Kong hosts 30th EAIC conference

The 30th East Asian Insurance Congress (EAIC) took place in Hong Kong from September 24 to 27, 2024, under the theme ‘Back to the Future,...

Hong Kong’s elite shift to private credit for high yields

Sep 26

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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...

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