

More employees, fewer executives at South Korea’s top 30 conglomerates
South Korea’s top 30 conglomerates reduced executive positions while increasing their workforce in 2024 amid an economic slowdown,...
2 days ago


Hong Kong’s family office count to exceed 3,000
Hong Kong’s family office count is expected to exceed 3,000 as geopolitical tensions drive investors to the city, according to Financial...
4 days ago


Hong Kong launches digital knowledge hub for family offices
Hong Kong has launched the Family Office Nexus Digital Knowledge Hub to support family offices with insights on wealth management,...
4 days ago


Malaysia's e-payments surge in 2024
Malaysia is on track to meet its 2022–2026 Financial Sector Blueprint target as e-payment usage surged in 2024, the country's central...
Mar 26


Malaysia set to boost capital market through family offices
Malaysia is strengthening its capital markets through policies supporting family offices, the Securities Commission (SC) said in its 2024...
Mar 25


South Korea eyes tougher rules for financial firms
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it will strengthen oversight of banks and financial firms following revelations of...
Mar 25


Vietnam’s financial hub strategy should be adaptive, says UK expert
Vietnam does not need to choose between developing a specialised or comprehensive financial centre but can adopt a flexible approach,...
Mar 19


Nomura expands wealth team in Singapore, Dubai
Nomura Holdings is expanding its wealth management team in Singapore and Dubai after the unit turned profitable 18 months ahead of...
Mar 18


Hong Kong issues new guidance on IUL insurance
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) and Monetary Authority (HKMA) have issued clarification regarding indexed universal life (IUL)...
Mar 18


Financial influencers shape Gen Z investment trends in Thailand
Gen Z investors rely heavily on social media for financial decisions, with financial influencers playing a key role in their investment...
Mar 12


Family offices face hurdles in Singapore’s revised residency scheme
Wealthy individuals setting up family offices in Singapore through the Global Investor Programme (GIP) face new challenges as authorities...
Mar 11


Singapore’s UOB family undergoes historic wealth transfer
Singapore’s UOB family has completed a historic wealth transfer following the passing of patriarch Wee Cho Yaw, with heirs gaining...
Mar 11


Singlife Financial Advisers (SFA) names Justin Ho new CEO
Singlife Financial Advisers (SFA) has appointed Justin Ho as its new chief executive officer, tasking him with driving strategic growth...
Mar 5


Hong Kong advances stablecoin legislation as summit reinforces global role
Hong Kong’s push to regulate stablecoins gained momentum as the Future Stablecoin Summit 2025 wrapped up, with industry leaders and...
Mar 4


Standard Chartered opens sixth wealth centre in Hong Kong
Standard Chartered plans to open its sixth cross-border wealth management centre in Hong Kong as part of its strategy to attract...
Mar 4


Vietnam central bank seeks delay in digital bank rollout to 2027
Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed establishing digital banks from commercial banks within the country’s...
Feb 26


Hong Kong’s SFC moves to regulate fees under new securities market regime
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has proposed limits on three types of fees charged by approved securities registrars...
Feb 25


Super-rich Koreans set up family offices in Hong Kong for tax perks
South Korea’s ultra-wealthy are setting up family offices in Hong Kong to benefit from lower taxes and relaxed regulations. Hong Kong,...
Feb 25


Barclays appoints senior executives for APAC, Middle East
Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar U.S. as managing director, head of global transaction banking, and Amaar Khan as managing director,...
Feb 19


HK financial chief positive on stock market’s outlook
Hong Kong’s financial chief expressed cautious optimism about the stock market’s outlook, citing strong investor activity and new listing...
Feb 18