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Apr 18

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank eyes USD1.1bn stake in Indonesia’s BSI

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is in preliminary talks to purchase a 15% stake worth about USD1.1bn in Indonesia’s leading Islamic lender,...

Endowus launches full-service wealth management in Hong Kong

Apr 18

FAMILY OFFICES

Endowus launches full-service wealth management in Hong Kong

Singapore-based Endowus has expanded its wealth management services to Hong Kong, launching a full-service platform. The digital wealth...

IMF projects steady global growth at 3.2% through 2025

Apr 18

ECONOMY

IMF projects steady global growth at 3.2% through 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts global economic growth to remain steady at 3.2% for 2024 and 2025, supported by robust...

Morgan Stanley, HSBC cut investment banking jobs in Asia

Apr 18

PEOPLE MOVES

Morgan Stanley, HSBC cut investment banking jobs in Asia

Morgan Stanley and HSBC are cutting dozens of investment banking jobs in the Asia Pacific region amid cost-cutting efforts. Weaker...

Apr 17

ECONOMY

China’s economy grows 5.3% in Q1, exceeding expectations

China’s economy exceeded expectations in the first quarter of the year, growing at an annual rate of 5.3%, surpassing forecasts of 4.8%,...

Julius Baer names new head for Greater China markets in Singapore

Apr 17

PEOPLE MOVES

Julius Baer names new head for Greater China markets in Singapore

Julius Baer, a Zurich-based bank, has named Benjamin Sim as the head of Greater China markets in Singapore, effective June 1. Sim, who...

Singapore SMEs face continued challenges

Apr 17

ECONOMY

Singapore SMEs face continued challenges

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore remained in contraction for the fifth consecutive quarter, with the OCBC SME Index...

Taiwan’s asset managers post surge in ETF management fees

Apr 17

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Taiwan’s asset managers post surge in ETF management fees

Taiwan’s fund houses saw a significant increase in management fees from exchange-traded funds (ETFs), earning TWD9.1bn (USD281.1m) in...

BNP Paribas gets green light for securities brokerage in China

Apr 16

REGULATION

BNP Paribas gets green light for securities brokerage in China

BNP Paribas has been authorised by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to establish a fully-owned securities brokerage in...

Vietnamese banks report strong Q1 growth

Apr 16

ECONOMY

Vietnamese banks report strong Q1 growth

In Q1 of 2024, several banks in Vietnam reported strong performance indicators, highlighted by significant credit growth. SeABank...

Hong Kong approves first bitcoin, ether ETFs

Apr 16

REGULATION

Hong Kong approves first bitcoin, ether ETFs

Hong Kong regulators approved the launch of spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), following similar moves in the US this...

Green investments in SE Asia rise 20% to USD6.3bn in 2023

Apr 16

ECONOMY

Green investments in SE Asia rise 20% to USD6.3bn in 2023

Private sector investments in Southeast Asia’s green economy rose 20% to USD6.3bn in 2023, from USD5.2bn the previous year, according to...

South Korea lobbies for position on international accounting board

Apr 15

REGULATION

South Korea lobbies for position on international accounting board

South Korea’s vice chairman of the Financial Services Commission, Kim So-young, met with Andreas Barckow, chief of the International...

Singapore condemns air strikes on Israel, urges restraint

Apr 15

ECONOMY

Singapore condemns air strikes on Israel, urges restraint

Singapore has condemned recent air attacks on Israel, attributing them to Iran as retaliation for an Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate...

Japan aims to reclaim tech leadership with major US investments

Apr 15

ECONOMY

Japan aims to reclaim tech leadership with major US investments

Japan’s push to reclaim its tech leadership could hinge on embracing rapid innovation and expanding its tech sectors like AI,...

HKEX proposes multiple clearing banks for investors

Apr 15

REGULATION

HKEX proposes multiple clearing banks for investors

Investors trading on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) may soon have the option to use multiple clearing banks for cash...

Vietnam’s insurance revenue falls 4.3% in Q1 2024

Apr 12

ECONOMY

Vietnam’s insurance revenue falls 4.3% in Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s insurance premium revenue declined by 4.3% to VND53.29tr (USD2.11bn), marking the fourth...

Apr 12

ECONOMY

KKR, HSBC see revived confidence in China’s economy

Despite global investors withdrawing billions, KKR & Co. and HSBC Asset Management maintain a positive outlook on China, observing signs...

Hong Kong plans tax breaks for alternative investments

Apr 12

REGULATION

Hong Kong plans tax breaks for alternative investments

The Hong Kong government is poised to introduce new tax rules to attract investments in alternative sectors like private credit and...

SE Asia growth to offset China’s economic slowdown: ADB report

Apr 12

ECONOMY

SE Asia growth to offset China’s economic slowdown: ADB report

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported that growth in Southeast Asia and South Asia is set to counterbalance China’s economic...

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