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HKMA, partners inject USD500m into Asia climate investment fund

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and three multilateral organisations are investing at least USD500m into the Actis Asia Climate...

Taiwan's financial firms reduce US exposure in Q3

Nov 12

Taiwan's financial firms reduce US exposure in Q3

Taiwanese financial holding companies reduced their exposure to the US by over TWD165bn (USD5.14bn) in the third quarter, though the US...

Vietnam central bank finalises draft to aid non-bank financial firms

Nov 11

Vietnam central bank finalises draft to aid non-bank financial firms

Vietnam's central bank, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), has finalised a draft circular to help non-bank credit institutions, including...

Nov 11

Wealthy Indian families set up family offices in Singapore

An increasing number of affluent Indian families are establishing family offices in Singapore, joining the Ambani family who did so in...

HSBC launches margin financing for wealthy clients in China

Nov 11

HSBC launches margin financing for wealthy clients in China

HSBC Qianhai Securities has introduced margin financing services for high and ultra-high net worth individuals in mainland China,...

Thailand to appoint ex-finance minister Kittiratt as central bank chair

Nov 11

Thailand to appoint ex-finance minister Kittiratt as central bank chair

Thailand is set to appoint former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong as the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand (BoT), indicating the...

Singapore eyes stronger ties with Trump administration

Nov 8

ECONOMY

Singapore eyes stronger ties with Trump administration

Singapore is ready to work with incoming US President Donald Trump and his administration to enhance bilateral ties and fortify the US...

Nov 8

Founders urged to seek family offices with sector expertise

Founders seeking to secure investments from family offices should prioritise sector alignment, as these investors prefer startups...

Malaysia tightens oversight on family office

Nov 8

Malaysia tightens oversight on family office

Malaysia’s government, through the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), will continue oversight of family...

Thai business leaders to discuss economic measures with central bank

Nov 8

ECONOMY

Thai business leaders to discuss economic measures with central bank

Business leaders in Thailand are set to meet with the Bank of Thailand governor on November 14 to discuss new financial measures aimed at...

Trump's victory spurs calls for stronger South Korea-US ties

Nov 7

ECONOMY

Trump's victory spurs calls for stronger South Korea-US ties

South Korea’s leading business organisations extended congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the US presidential...

Swiss advisory and fiduciary firm Kendris opens Singapore office

Nov 7

Swiss advisory and fiduciary firm Kendris opens Singapore office

Kendris is expanding its global network to support its growing international client base by opening new offices in key regions. The...

Asian family office growth draws DBS focus

Nov 7

Asian family office growth draws DBS focus

Singapore-headquartered DBS Private Bank is targeting the Indian family office sector as a major growth opportunity, driven by a surge in...

Nov 7

Family offices double down on PE investments

Family offices are set to increase their private equity (PE) allocations, with 40% of respondents planning higher investments in PE over...

Hong Kong survey shows regtech boosts AML capabilities

Nov 6

Hong Kong survey shows regtech boosts AML capabilities

Over 80% of 50 surveyed companies reported that regulatory technology has strengthened their anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities,...

Binance targets Thailand as key market in push for mainstream crypto adoption

Nov 6

Binance targets Thailand as key market in push for mainstream crypto adoption

Binance has identified Thailand as a key market in its goal to mainstream cryptocurrency, aiming to reach one billion users globally,...

ANEXT Bank, Schroders to offer investment funds for MSMEs

Nov 6

ASSET MANAGEMENT

ANEXT Bank, Schroders to offer investment funds for MSMEs

Singapore-based digital wholesale bank ANEXT has partnered with asset manager Schroders to provide investment funds tailored for micro,...

Mizuho Bank acquires USD20m stake in climate investment firm

Nov 6