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Citi Private Bank expands Asia family office team
Citi Private Bank has appointed Hoo Peng Han as director of its global family office group in Asia as it rebuilds its regional team. Hoo,...


1 day ago
HK to review bond issuance, fiscal consolidation plans
The Hong Kong government will reassess bond issuance strategies while formulating the budget, aiming to manage its deficit, Secretary for...


1 day ago
Philippine insurance industry sees 12.81% growth in 2024
The Philippine insurance industry’s premium income rose by 12.81% year on year to PHP440.39bn (USD7.6bn) in 2024, driven by the life...

1 day ago
Reach Alts names Divyesh Bhana head of private wealth
Reach Alternative Investments has appointed Divyesh Bhana as Head of Private Wealth following HUB24’s strategic investment in the...


2 days ago
Alp Ercil to close USD3bn hedge fund, and shift to a family office structure
Alp Ercil is closing his USD3bn flagship hedge fund at Asia Research & Capital Management Ltd. after 14 years of gains and will convert...


2 days ago
Vietnam ranks among top investment destinations, says PwC
Vietnam ranks sixth among 13 countries and territories identified as top investment destinations over the next 12 months, according to...


2 days ago
Hong Kong loan growth to stall in 2025, says DBS
DBS Hong Kong expects the city’s loans market to stagnate in 2025 after a 6% decline in total loans in 2024, citing a property market...


2 days ago
Manulife names Benoit Meslet as Singapore CEO
Manulife has appointed Benoit Meslet, its current Japan CEO, to lead its Singapore operations starting June 1, pending regulatory...


3 days ago
Singapore multi-family office Aument Capital secures Abu Dhabi approval
Singapore-based multi-family office Aument Capital Group has received in-principle approval for a Category 4 licence from the Financial...


3 days ago
Pimco eyes 25% growth in Asia-focused multi-asset fund
Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco) plans to grow its Balanced Income and Growth Fund (PBIG) by 25% to USD2bn in 2025, focusing on...


3 days ago
APAC firms face rising AI-powered cyber threats
Businesses across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are facing a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2025, with threats like deepfake scams...


3 days ago
Philippines’ Maharlika wealth fund, Thailand’s CP Group, launch USD1bn PE fund
The Philippines’ wealth fund Maharlika Investment Corp (MIC) and Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) have agreed to establish a...


5 days ago
Thailand to begin central bank governor selection in March
Thailand will begin selecting a new central bank governor in March to replace Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five-year term ends in...


5 days ago
South Korean financial watchdog vows tighter debt, risk controls
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced plans to strengthen the management of household debt and enhance financial...


5 days ago
Family offices fuel philanthropy boom in Singapore
Family offices are driving a surge in philanthropy in Singapore as the city-state attracts wealthy individuals from around the world. The...

5 days ago
Thailand eyes Phuket for cryptocurrency pilot project
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed using Phuket as a Bitcoin sandbox to attract cryptocurrency holders and boost...


6 days ago
Fidelity: Hongkongers plan finances, yet struggle to save
A Fidelity International survey found that 98% of Hongkongers prioritise emergency savings and maintaining their lifestyle, but only 40%...


6 days ago
Hong Kong’s target of 200 family offices achievable
Hong Kong has introduced 140 family offices through InvestHK and is on track to meet its target of 200 by 2025, Secretary for Financial...


6 days ago
Malaysia’s Khazanah plans global expansion amid tough 2025 outlook
Khazanah Nasional Bhd will diversify its global portfolio but expects a challenging 2025 after reporting lower 2024 profits, Managing...


6 days ago
China, emerging markets seen as top investment bets
European bourses and emerging markets, led by China, present strong investment opportunities amid global volatility, fund managers said....