JPMorgan China active ETFs are set for further expansion after the asset manager's first actively managed exchange-traded fund in mainland China reached its RMB2bn (USD300m) fundraising limit on its opening day. JPMorgan Asset Management China Chief Executive Desiree Wang said the company plans to introduce additional products following strong investor demand. The fund was among three of 18 actively managed ETFs approved on October 19 that reached their fundraising caps, with

The HKEX Integrated Fund Platform has expanded with the launch of new platform and nominee services designed to streamline fund distribution and improve operational efficiency across Hong Kong's asset management industry. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said the services would help reduce market fragmentation by standardising procedures for client onboarding, order processing, settlement, payments, reconciliation and reporting. The latest additions build on the platform's Fu

A new Morgan Stanley family office framework aims to help ultra-high-net-worth families strengthen governance, investment management and operational resilience as wealth management requirements become increasingly complex. Morgan Stanley Family Office has published The Adaptive Family Office: A Framework for Alignment Amid Change, outlining approaches to coordinating family office activities and long-term objectives. The paper identifies six areas requiring alignment: mission

Tokenised money adoption is accelerating among major businesses, with 88% of executives surveyed by DBS Group reporting that their companies were already using or piloting digital forms of money. The bank's report, The Great Rewiring: Money in a New Order, surveyed 422 business leaders across 11 markets. Stablecoins were the most widely adopted or planned instruments, cited by 63% of respondents, followed by tokenised deposits at 53% and tokenised money market funds at 52%. D

Landmark Family Office expansion plans include establishing operations in Malaysia and Singapore during 2027 as the Hong Kong-based firm seeks to develop a regional wealth management network. Founded in 2022, Landmark provides asset management, private equity investment, family governance and wealth succession services for high-net-worth families. The company said it was assessing the establishment of local branches in both Southeast Asian markets to support cross-border inve

Thailand investment applications increased 28% year-on-year to THB1.7tr (approximately USD50.37bn) during the first nine months of 2026, according to the country's Board of Investment. The increase was driven primarily by investment proposals in electronics, digital technologies and food-related industries. The figures suggest continued investor interest in sectors supporting Thailand's industrial development and economic diversification. However, the reported amounts represe

Hong Kong tokenised fund trading has reached a new milestone after the Securities and Futures Commission approved secondary trading of tokenised public funds on a licensed virtual asset trading platform. The regulator described the approval as the world's first arrangement of its kind. Round-the-clock trading began on Monday for two money market funds managed by China Asset Management (Hong Kong). The products are the ChinaAMC HKD Digital Money Market Fund and ChinaAMC USD Di

The Citi China securities company has received regulatory approval to establish wholly owned operations in mainland China, strengthening the US banking group's access to the country's domestic capital markets. China's securities regulator approved the establishment of Citigroup Securities (China) Company Limited, which will be headquartered in Shanghai. The new company intends to provide equities brokerage, securities underwriting, investment research and principal trading se

The Raffles Family Office digital assets strategy is expanding as younger Asian billionaires increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and alternative investment opportunities. The Hong Kong-based multi-family office is strengthening its digital asset services while pursuing investment opportunities in emerging markets. Raffles Family Office established Revo, a digital asset-focused multi-family office, in 2022. In February 2026, Revo secured licences from Hong

Goldman Sachs Asian wealth management operations are expanding as the US investment bank accelerates adviser recruitment to serve growing numbers of wealthy individuals and families across the region. Global Co-Head of Wealth Management Nishi Somaiya said the bank was strengthening advisory teams in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. Goldman Sachs is targeting double-digit growth in its Asian wealth business through new client relationships and increased engagement with exis

Citi Singapore wealth management operations have appointed Jason Toh as head of wealth client origination, strengthening the bank's efforts to connect corporate banking relationships with private wealth services. Toh assumed the position at Citi Global Wealth Management in early September, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and families. He joined Citi four years ago and previously held responsibilities in Asia-Pacific strategy and execution. Before joining the US banking

Hong Kong premium financing regulation is coming under closer scrutiny as the Insurance Authority reviews lending practices used to finance life insurance policies. The regulator warned that rising interest rates and currency fluctuations could expose policyholders to significant financial losses, particularly as premium financing becomes more widely used beyond wealthy clients. A joint inspection with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority identified shortcomings in affordability

A major Taiwan investment trust merger involving four state-owned financial groups is expected to create an asset management company overseeing approximately NTD500bn (USD15.38bn). First Financial Holding, Mega Financial Holding, Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding and Hua Nan Financial Holdings have approved the consolidation of their investment trust subsidiaries. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028. Fir

The HKMA investment summit will bring together senior global financial executives in Hong Kong from November 2 to 4 to examine artificial intelligence, changing market conditions and emerging investment risks. The fifth Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, themed Rethinking the Playbook, will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Participants will include HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery, Blackstone President Jon Gray, Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Ted Pi

The BLOOM digital money initiative is expanding as the central banks of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand strengthen cooperation on cross-border financial transactions using digital money. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Thailand had joined the programme to develop common approaches for digital money acceptance, settlement and interoperability. The initiative covers tokenised bank deposits, regulated stablecoins and transactions ac

A new China bond market liquidity facility has been established by the People's Bank of China to help non-bank financial institutions manage redemption pressures and maintain stability during periods of market stress. The Bond Market Non-Bank Financial Institution Swap Facility allows eligible bank wealth management subsidiaries, public fund managers and their parent companies to borrow central bank bills to obtain financing. Participating institutions can use the proceeds to

A Nadathur Family Office investment has led a USD3m seed funding round for Singapore-based healthcare technology startup Genie Health, supporting the company's expansion of artificial intelligence-powered healthcare services. Other participants included Liminal, a Founders' Studio backed by Temasek, and two healthcare investors. Anand Nadathur, principal of Nadathur Family Office, will join Genie Health's board following the investment. The company plans to use the funding to

Hong Kong mainland financial integration will remain a priority as the city strengthens economic cooperation with China and expands its role connecting mainland and international capital markets. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu met China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an following the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong. Lee thanked Lan for leading the mainland delegation and said Beijing's continued support demonstrated recognition of H

The Taiwan economic growth forecast for 2026 stands at 11.6%, supported by strong artificial intelligence demand, resilient exports and investment, according to DBS Bank. The Singapore-based lender maintained its projection despite concerns about higher energy costs, while forecasting that economic growth would moderate to 5.6% in 2027. DBS senior economist Ma Tieying said technology products and electronic components accounted for nearly 80% of Taiwan's exports during the fi

Singapore M&A deal activity increased 98.2% year-on-year to USD104.3bn during the first nine months of 2026, reaching its highest value for the period since 2021, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. Morgan Stanley led investment banking rankings with USD14.9bn in transaction value, followed by Citi at USD9.5bn and JPMorgan at USD9.4bn. However, third-quarter deal value declined 9.9% from the previous quarter to USD24.1bn. Transaction numbers also fell 32.4% year-on-year to 18