Dec 2, 2024
Singapore is APAC’s top destination for investment, lifestyle
Knight Frank's Quality Life-ing: Mapping Prime Residential Hotspots report identifies the Asia-Pacific region as a premier destination...
Nov 28, 2024
Taiwan's economy shows strength with second 'yellow-red' signal
Taiwan's government reported that its business climate monitor remained in the “yellow-red” zone for the second consecutive month,...
Nov 28, 2024
Affinity Equity Partners completes USD1.65bn SE Asia deals
Affinity Equity Partners, a Hong Kong-based buyout firm, has completed two acquisitions in Southeast Asia worth a combined USD1.65bn,...
Nov 28, 2024
MAS and NFRA enhance supervisory cooperation at annual roundtable
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and China's National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) reaffirmed their commitment to...
Nov 28, 2024
Asset managers urged to clarify sustainability goals, says AAMG report
Asset management firms should clearly define their sustainability objectives and reinforce governance structures to meet escalating...
Nov 27, 2024
Hong Kong must embrace change, says HKMA deputy chief
Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), called for Hong Kong to adapt and innovate to maintain...
Nov 27, 2024
Global growth slows amid geopolitical tensions according to IFF report
The 2024 IFF Global Finance and Development Report forecasts global economic growth to remain sluggish at 3.2% in 2024, hindered by...
Nov 27, 2024
South Korean insurers' net profit rises 13% on higher sales
South Korean insurance companies’ combined net profit increased by 13.2% in the first nine months of the year, boosted by higher sales...
Nov 27, 2024
Singapore Gulf Bank seeks USD50m funding, plans stablecoin acquisition
Singapore Gulf Bank aims to raise at least USD50m in a funding round and plans to acquire a stablecoin payments company next year,...
Nov 26, 2024
Vietnam's banks face challenges meeting online lending targets
Vietnam's banking industry is struggling to meet its online consumer lending targets by 2025 due to the absence of an independent...
Nov 26, 2024
CapTech2024 summit kicks off in Sydney
The CapTech2024 main summit took place on November 26, 2024, at the International Convention Centre Sydney. The global event aimed to...
Nov 26, 2024
Chinese firms turn to family offices amid economic slowdown
Chinese and Hong Kong companies facing a slowdown in China's economy are establishing family office businesses to create new revenue...
Nov 26, 2024
Hong Kong ranks second globally in number of billionaires
Hong Kong has the world's second-highest number of billionaires after New York, according to a report by Altrata on the distribution of...
Nov 25, 2024
Hong Kong wealth managers bullish despite global challenges
Hong Kong's private wealth management sector remains optimistic about its five-year outlook, driven by opportunities from mainland...
Nov 25, 2024
Barclays to establish private banking booking centre in Singapore
UK-based Barclays announced plans to set up a private banking booking centre in Singapore, aiming to make it operational by 2026. The...
Nov 25, 2024
Indonesia bourse proposes minimum IPO proceeds to boost liquidity
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) plans to introduce a minimum proceeds requirement for initial public offerings (IPOs) as part of...
Nov 25, 2024
Malaysia, South Korea agree to boost economic cooperation
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia to enhance...
Nov 22, 2024
IMF warns trade tensions threaten Asia's economic prospects
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned that escalating trade tensions and retaliatory tariffs could undermine Asia's economic...
Nov 22, 2024
Morgan Stanley opens new SE Asia headquarters in Singapore
Morgan Stanley has officially opened its new Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore, reinforcing its commitment to the region's growth...
Nov 22, 2024
Blackstone launches wealth manager certification with PWMA in HK
Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has partnered with the Private Wealth Management Association (PWMA) to...