

Hong Kong MPFA urges pension funds to cut fees
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) in Hong Kong has urged trustees to consider lowering fees across their pension fund...
Sep 2, 2024


Australian investment funds to explore opportunities in the Philippines
Fourteen Australian investment funds and corporations will visit the Philippines next month for a business mission, the Australian...
Aug 30, 2024


Market turbulence leads Millennium to close Asia trading pods
Millennium Management has closed two index-rebalancing pods in Asia, according to a source familiar with the matter. The pods were led by...
Aug 28, 2024


Singapore’s SeaTown AM closes USD1.3bn Private Credit Credit Fund II
SeaTown Holdings International, a subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek’s asset management group Seviora Holdings, announced the final close...
Aug 28, 2024


South Korea’s institutional investors avoid direct bitcoin plays
Despite the global rise in institutional investment in cryptocurrency, driven by the approval of bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds...
Aug 23, 2024


Vietnam investment funds shift focus amid ongoing ETF outflows
Investment funds are increasingly targeting sectors with resilience or counter-cyclical potential, as capital outflows from Southeast...
Aug 23, 2024


China, Hong Kong expand Wealth Connect with 10 brokerages
China and Hong Kong will expand the Wealth Connect pilot scheme by adding 10 securities firms, including major brokerages like China...
Aug 22, 2024


Vietnam banks shift to corporate lending in 2024
In the first half of 2024, many banks in Vietnam shifted focus from retail to corporate lending to drive credit growth. Banks like...
Aug 21, 2024


Taiwan’s financial sector cuts China exposure by 8.9%
Taiwan’s financial services companies reduced their exposure to China by 8.9% year-on-year to NTD1.02tr (USD31.41bn) at the end of last...
Aug 16, 2024


Vietnam sees record securities account openings
July saw a significant surge in new individual securities accounts, tripling from the previous month and hitting a two-year high. The...
Aug 9, 2024


Singapore’s top banks boost earnings from wealthy clients
Singapore’s biggest banks are benefiting from the wealthy’s appetite to shift assets and trade in the Asian wealth hub, boosting...
Aug 8, 2024


JP Morgan merges Japanese equity trusts into GBP1bn Portfolio
JP Morgan Asset Management is merging two of its Japanese equity-focused trusts, JPMorgan Japanese and JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth &...
Aug 5, 2024


HK Exchange Fund income falls 11% in H1 2024
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reported HKD104bn (USD13.31bn) in investment income for the first half of the year, down 11% from 2023, the...
Aug 1, 2024


Singapore’s Temasek plans USD30bn US investment over five years
Singapore state investor Temasek plans to invest up to USD30bn in the US over the next five years, focusing on healthcare, financial...
Jul 31, 2024


Chinese firms eye Malaysia’s Penang for investment opportunities
Penang has seen a rise in inquiries from Chinese companies about investment opportunities, reflecting confidence in the region’s economic...
Jul 31, 2024


Cross-border property investments in APAC to rise by more than 33%
Knight Frank forecasts a significant rebound in cross-border real estate investments in Asia-Pacific for the second half of 2024. Their...
Jul 29, 2024


Hanwha Asset Management debuts Plus ETFs
Hanwha Asset Management, South Korea’s sixth-largest in net assets for ETFs, launched its new ETF brand, Plus, replacing Arirang. This...
Jul 29, 2024


China’s fund managers face salary caps amid austerity measures
Two leading Chinese fund managers, under a new government austerity drive, have implemented income caps for staff, with mandates to...
Jul 25, 2024


HKIFA suggests more inclusive ETF trading under stock connect
The inclusion of eligible exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under Stock Connect, which facilitates trading between mainland China and Hong...
Jul 24, 2024


JIA Asset Management partners with Vynn Capital in startup investments
JIA Asset Management Sdn Bhd has partnered with Vynn Capital by investing as a limited partner in the Vynn Capital Progression Fund,...
Jul 24, 2024