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Hong Kong’s new eMPF platform to cut MPF fees by 36%

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, urges employers and Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme...

Jun 27

ASSET MANAGEMENT

KPMG-HKIFA report highlights Hong Kong’s asset management future

The Chinese mainland market remains crucial for Hong Kong’s asset managers, with demographic changes and an evolving investment landscape...

Vietnam to surpass Q1 GDP growth in Q2, says PM

Jun 27

ECONOMY

Vietnam to surpass Q1 GDP growth in Q2, says PM

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced at the World Economic Forum in China that Vietnam’s GDP growth for the second quarter...

Singapore tightens anti-money laundering laws

Jun 27

REGULATION

Singapore tightens anti-money laundering laws

Singapore will enhance its anti-money laundering laws, allowing the sale of seized assets before court cases conclude and extending...

Mirae Asset unveils monthly income ETF for retirement

Jun 26

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Mirae Asset unveils monthly income ETF for retirement

Mirae Asset Global Investments, Korea’s leading asset management firm, will launch the Tiger US Nasdaq-100+ 15% Premium Daily Option ETF...

Singapore remains most expensive city for wealthy in 2024

Jun 26

ECONOMY

Singapore remains most expensive city for wealthy in 2024

Singapore remains the most expensive city for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals for the second year, according to Julius Baer’s Global...

China moves to prevent financial collapses with new fund

Jun 26

REGULATION

China moves to prevent financial collapses with new fund

China plans to establish a rescue fund worth hundreds of billions of yuan to prevent financial institution collapses due to the real...

Japan penalises MUFG for client confidentiality breach

Jun 26

REGULATION

Japan penalises MUFG for client confidentiality breach

Japan’s financial regulator penalised Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.’s banking unit and two joint ventures for violating client...

HKIFA’s 17th conference focuses on empowerment, change

Jun 25

OTHER NEWS

HKIFA’s 17th conference focuses on empowerment, change

The HKIFA 17th Annual Conference took place on June 24, featuring the theme “Em–,” which signifies the industry’s new chapter with ideas...

World Bank calls for Indonesia tax overhaul

Jun 25

REGULATION

World Bank calls for Indonesia tax overhaul

Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto must enhance tax reforms to address the widening fiscal deficit, World Bank officials said....

Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority warns of unlicensed sellers

Jun 25

REGULATION

Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority warns of unlicensed sellers

The Insurance Authority has warned the public, especially mainland visitors, against unlicensed insurance selling. Peter Gregoire, head...

UBS sells partial stake in China venture to BSAM

Jun 25

OTHER NEWS

UBS sells partial stake in China venture to BSAM

UBS is selling a partial stake in one of its securities joint ventures to Beijing State-owned Asset Management (BSAM) as it consolidates...

Southeast Asia tech funding plummets 65% in H1 2024

Jun 24

ECONOMY

Southeast Asia tech funding plummets 65% in H1 2024

In the first half of 2024, Southeast Asia (SEA) tech companies raised USD1.6bn, a 65% drop from USD4.5bn in H1 2023, and 37% lower than...

Hong Kong jobless rate unchanged at 3% in March-May

Jun 24

ECONOMY

Hong Kong jobless rate unchanged at 3% in March-May

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3% for the March-May period, despite a 2.2% increase in the unemployed population to...

S&P cuts Philippines 2024 GDP outlook to 5.8%

Jun 24

ECONOMY

S&P cuts Philippines 2024 GDP outlook to 5.8%

S&P Global Ratings lowered its GDP forecast for the Philippines, predicting 5.8% growth for 2024, down from 5.9%, and 6.1% for 2025, down...

54% of Japanese managers plan crypto investments

Jun 24

ASSET MANAGEMENT

54% of Japanese managers plan crypto investments

Crypto demand is rising in Japan, with 54% of investment managers planning to invest in digital assets over the next three years,...

AI to displace more finance jobs than any other sector: Citi

Jun 21

PEOPLE MOVES

AI to displace more finance jobs than any other sector: Citi

Citigroup Inc. predicts artificial intelligence (AI) will displace more banking jobs than in any other sector, transforming consumer...

Indonesia to freeze online gambling accounts

Jun 21

REGULATION

Indonesia to freeze online gambling accounts

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Hadi Tjahjanto, announced Wednesday that bank accounts linked to online...

China proposes new measures to attract VC investment

Jun 21

REGULATION

China proposes new measures to attract VC investment

China plans new measures to boost venture capital in its tech sector, including from overseas. International investors can set up yuan...

China’s financial regulators announce key reforms

Jun 21

REGULATION

China’s financial regulators announce key reforms

China’s financial regulators announced reforms in Shanghai, targeting government bond trading and the tech-focused Star Market. Central...

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