

Fitch Issues Cautious Outlook for Thai Corporates in 2025
Thai corporates face a challenging earnings outlook in 2025, especially in the petrochemical and energy sectors, amid global demand...
Jul 4


BlackRock Launches Wealth Navigator Funds for Hong Kong Retirees
BlackRock has launched the Wealth Navigator Funds, a new suite of global multi-asset portfolios tailored for Hong Kong’s retirement...
Jul 3


Lighthouse Canton and Blue Sail Forge Global Investment Advisory Partnership
Singapore-based external asset manager Lighthouse Canton has entered a strategic partnership with Swiss advisory firm Blue Sail Partners...
Jul 3


Hong Kong eMPF Platform Reduces MPF Fees by 36% in First Year
Hong Kong’s eMPF digital platform has processed nearly 600,000 instructions in its first year and is expected to reduce administrative...
Jul 1


China’s CIC Cancels USD1bn Private Equity Sale Amid Geopolitical Caution
China Investment Corporation (CIC) has withdrawn plans to sell approximately USD1bn in private equity fund stakes on the secondary...
Jun 30


Keppel and AIIB Join Forces on USD1.5bn Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Drive
Keppel Ltd has signed a partnership with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to mobilise up to USD1.5 billion for sustainable...
Jun 27


Hong Kong positioned as safe haven for global investment
Amid global geopolitical uncertainty, Hong Kong continues to attract strong capital inflows, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan...
Jun 26


HKIFA conference explores future of fund management
The 18th Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) convened finance leaders, regulators, and distributors...
Jun 26


Hong Kong’s capital investment scheme draws strong interest
Hong Kong’s revamped Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) has attracted nearly 1,400 applications since its relaunch, with proposed...
Jun 25


HKEX chief urges more foreign investment in Chinese assets
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan said foreign investors should consider increasing their exposure to Chinese assets,...
Jun 23


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...
Jun 19


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...
Jun 18


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...
Jun 17


StepStone opens second South Korean office to bolster NPS ties
StepStone Group, a global private markets investment firm, has opened a new office in Jeonju strengthening its partnership with the...
Jun 6


Hong Kong plans incentives to attract catastrophe bonds issuers, investors
Hong Kong plans to introduce incentives to attract more issuers and investors to catastrophe bonds as part of efforts to strengthen its...
Jun 5


Chinese households to buy USD100bn more in HK stocks: HSBC
Mainland Chinese households hold CNY160tr (USD22tr) in cash, mostly in time deposits, with HSBC estimating that up to CNY50tr in excess...
Jun 5


Hong Kong MPF assets rise to USD171bn in Q1
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) assets rose nearly 4% to HKD1.34tr (USD171bn) in the first quarter of 2025, boosted by a 15%...
Jun 3


Partners Group launches evergreen fund for Asia, Europe, Middle East
Partners Group has launched a new evergreen fund targeting individual investors in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, offering access to...
Jun 2


Ultra-rich move bullion to Singapore vaults
Singapore’s appeal as a safe haven for wealth is rising as a local gold reserve saw an 88% year-on-year surge in bullion storage orders...
Jun 2


New World’s USD11bn loan push puts HK lenders on edge
New World Development is seeking to complete a HKD87.5bn (USD11bn) refinancing deal with over 50 banks by end-June, in one of Hong Kong’s...
Jun 2







