

South Korea PM Pledges Strong Support for Capital Markets
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has pledged robust government backing for the capital market during a visit to the Korea...
Sep 10, 2025


Citi Hong Kong Wealth Boom Spurs Adviser Hiring
Citigroup has expanded its Asia private bank adviser headcount by 10% this year amid a Hong Kong wealth boom, as capital inflows drive...
Sep 9, 2025


GIP Blended Finance Vehicle Raises USD510m First Close
The Green Investments Partnership (GIP) has secured USD510m at first close to fund sustainable infrastructure in Southeast and South...
Sep 9, 2025


Citi Forecasts 10% of Global Tokenized Trading Value by 2030
Citigroup projects that around 10% of global tokenized trading value will be conducted through digital assets and tokenised securities by...
Sep 8, 2025


Survey Finds 1 in 5 Family Offices Allocate Half to ESG
A new survey shows that nearly 20% of family offices worldwide now allocate at least half their portfolios to environmental, social and...
Sep 5, 2025


Singapore Richest See Wealth Jump 23% to USD239bn – Forbes
The combined wealth of Singapore’s 50 richest rose 23% to USD239bn in 2025, up from USD195bn a year earlier, according to Forbes Asia....
Sep 5, 2025


Cheng Family Considers USD1.3bn Injection into New World Development
The Cheng family New World is weighing a capital injection of around HKD10bn (USD1.3bn) to support the debt-laden developer by year-end,...
Sep 4, 2025


HKMA Prepares Third Batch of Tokenized Bonds to Expand Green Finance
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) tokenized bonds programme will become a regular issuance, Financial Services and Treasury...
Sep 4, 2025


Philippine SEC Plans Revised REIT Rules with Broader Assets and Longer Timelines
The Philippine SEC REIT rules are set for revision by the fourth quarter, after an exposure draft circulates as early as Q3. Chairperson...
Sep 4, 2025


Malaysia Fund Management Assets Rise 1.3% in H1 2025
Malaysia fund management assets under management increased 1.3% in the first half of 2025 to MYR1.083tr (USD212.5bn), Securities...
Sep 3, 2025


Mizuho Ranks 3rd in Asia, Targets Top Spot in Investment Banking
Mizuho Asia investment banking ambitions are growing as the group targets the top spot in league tables by deepening M&A advisory and...
Sep 3, 2025


Taiwan NDC Chief Yeh Chun-hsien Says AI Central to New Economy
Taiwan’s National Development Council has a new minister, Yeh Chun-hsien, who said artificial intelligence will be central to Taiwan’s...
Sep 3, 2025


Singapore’s Tsao Family Office Expands Africa Investments via TLG Fund
The Tsao Family Office of Singapore, founded by the family behind maritime group Tsao Pao Chee, has expanded its African footprint with a...
Sep 2, 2025


HKMA Grants Restricted Banking Licence to ABN AMRO Clearing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) restricted banking licence has been granted to ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. (AACB), effective 29...
Sep 2, 2025


Dusit Thani Faces Family Office Power Struggle Over Board Control
A shareholder battle has erupted at Thailand’s Dusit Thani as the founder’s family office, Chanut and Children, seeks to oust Acting...
Sep 1, 2025


Vietnam Proposes Ending Licences for Overseas Investment to Boost Capital Flows
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed scrapping overseas investment registration certificates under a draft revision of the Law on...
Sep 1, 2025


Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026: Global Summit Returns to the City
Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026 will return on 27–28 August 2026, BTC Inc. said, underscoring the city’s role in the global crypto economy. The...
Aug 29, 2025


SinoPac Considers Life Insurance Entry After Acquisition Spree
SinoPac life insurance expansion is under consideration as the financial group weighs a move into the sector following a series of...
Aug 29, 2025


Insurer FWD Expands Hong Kong HQ in Biggest Office Lease of 2025
Richard Li’s FWD Group has signed a 10-year lease with Swire Properties to expand its Hong Kong headquarters in the city’s largest office...
Aug 29, 2025


Vietnam Digital Assets Law Spurs Banks to Enter Crypto Market
Vietnam’s new Vietnam digital assets law will take effect on 1 January 2026, establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrencies and...
Aug 28, 2025






