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Geopolitical risk leads family offices to alternatives: BlackRock

BlackRock has published its 2025 Global Family Office Survey , finding that geopolitical uncertainty topped the list of concerns for 84%...

ECONOMY

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Hong Kong, Shanghai ink plan to deepen financial ties

Hong Kong and Shanghai have signed a cooperation plan to deepen financial ties, reinforcing China’s goal of boosting its global financial...

ECONOMY

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Malaysia launches climate finance lab to spur green innovation

Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia have launched the Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) to accelerate the...

OTHER NEWS

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HSBC names Asia veteran as global M&A head

HSBC has appointed Christopher Chua as its new global head of mergers and acquisitions, following the departure of former M&A chief Kamal...

PEOPLE MOVES

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Asia leads in family office growth, wealth creation

Asia Pacific is now the world’s leading engine of wealth creation and family office formation, with 78% of its family offices established...

FAMILY OFFICES

1 day ago

Investors turn to private credit, secondaries amid global risks

Global investors are accelerating their shift toward alternative assets amid rising geopolitical risks, with Asia-Pacific investors...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Taiwan’s financial sector cuts China exposure to record low

Taiwanese financial institutions’ exposure to China fell to a record-low TWD876.95bn (USD29.71bn) by end-April, down 15.89% from a year...

ECONOMY

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South Korea forms task force to address US trade, tariff issues

South Korea has launched a task force to address trade and tariff issues with the US following Washington’s announcement of 50% tariffs...

ECONOMY

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Hong Kong outpaces Singapore in digital wealth adoption

Hong Kong leads Singapore in digital wealth management adoption, with 93% of individuals holding at least USD100,000 in investable assets...

OTHER NEWS

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FDI to developing economies hits 18-year low: World Bank

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies fell to USD435bn in 2023, the lowest since 2005, due to rising trade barriers...

ECONOMY

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HKMA targets regulated stablecoin framework in coming years

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) aims to establish a reliable, regulated stablecoin environment within a few years, following the...

OTHER NEWS

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Thai insurance sector seen to continue growth in H2

Muang Thai Life Assurance expects Thailand’s insurance sector to grow steadily in H2 2025 despite global uncertainties and the adoption...

OTHER NEWS

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Family offices show growing appetite for direct investing

BNY Wealth’s latest global survey of 282 professionals at single-family offices shows growing appetite for direct investing, with 64%...

FAMILY OFFICES

4 days ago

Chubb opens first wealth centre in Hong Kong

American-Swiss insurer Chubb has opened its first wealth centre in Hong Kong, targeting the city’s growing base of affluent and...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

Raffles Family Office CEO heads HK-SG business association - 13 June 2025

Dutch asset manager Robeco names Singapore head - 13 June 2025

Former UBS, Credit Suisse exec joins US firm to lead family office practice - 10 June 2025

Philippines business groups back new SEC head on market development - 09 June 2025

RBC Wealth hires veteran bankers in Asia expansion - 05 June 2025

Citi names Wenjie Zhang as China country head - 03 June 2025

HSBC cuts analysts’ jobs in investment banking overhaul - 29 May 2025

Chief economists at HK major banks Hang Seng and BEA exit - 28 May 2025

Eastspring names Michael Chang head of investments for Malaysia - 19 May 2025

Multi-family office Peakhouse taps Berry Wong as CEO - 15 May 2025

Thailand trails ASEAN peers in innovation

Thai businesses lag behind ASEAN peers in innovation and R&D, posing a serious threat to SME competitiveness, according to the World...

ECONOMY

4 days ago

Philippine SEC cancels 401 lenders for non-compliance

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registrations and licences of 401 lending companies for repeated...

REGULATION

4 days ago

Family offices cut return outlook in 2025: Lombard Odier

Single family offices (SFOs) trimmed their long-term return expectations across most asset classes in 2025 amid rising macroeconomic...

FAMILY OFFICES

5 days ago

Japan business mood turns negative amid US tariff fears

Japan’s business sentiment deteriorated in the April-June quarter for the first time in over a year, with growing concerns over US...

ECONOMY

5 days ago

HK looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global stablecoin hub with one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks, set to take...

REGULATION

5 days ago

Taiwan regulator tightens M&A rules for financial sector

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission unveiled plans to tighten rules on mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector,...

REGULATION

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