Oct 4, 2024
Japan’s business sentiment steady in Q3, tankan survey shows
Business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers remained unchanged in the latest quarter, according to the Bank of Japan’s tankan...
Oct 4, 2024
Hong Kong banks offer incentives to attract mainland clients during golden week
Major Hong Kong banks including HSBC, Citibank, DBS, and Bank of East Asia offered special incentives such as horse racing, golf events,...
Oct 4, 2024
Azure Capital secures funding for multifamily growth in China
Azure Capital Partners, backed by Hong Kong-listed H World Group Limited and leading institutional investors, has secured new investment...
Oct 3, 2024
IMF lowers Philippines GDP growth forecast amid persistent inflation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its economic growth projections for the Philippines, citing ongoing high inflation that...
Oct 3, 2024
BNP Paribas names Laure Ly head of Hong Kong securities services
Paris-based BNP Paribas Securities Services has announced the appointment of Laure Ly as the new head of its Hong Kong operations. Ly,...
Oct 3, 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 2, 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
Bursa Malaysia reviews listing rules
Following the launch of Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad is revising its...
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
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, 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
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, 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...
Sep 30, 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
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...
Sep 30, 2024
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, 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 27, 2024
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...