

Family Offices Eye Stablecoins as Cash Leg of Tokenised Assets – Report
A new family offices stablecoins report by Hong Kong-based Annum Capital highlights how stablecoins are becoming the backbone of...
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


Manulife IM Names Calvin Chiu as CEO of Hong Kong Unit
Manulife IM Hong Kong CEO role has been given to Calvin Chiu, who will also retain his position as head of retirement for Asia. Chiu, who...
Aug 28, 2025


Mastercard Names Richard Wormald as Asia-Pacific President from 2026
Mastercard Asia-Pacific president role will be assumed by Richard Wormald from 1 January 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker, who will step down...
Aug 28, 2025


Mizuho and MUFG Explore Overseas Asset Management Deals
Mizuho and MUFG asset management expansion plans are accelerating as the two Japanese megabanks explore acquisitions and partnerships...
Aug 27, 2025


Sea and YTL Launch Ryt Bank, World’s First AI-Powered Bank in Malaysia
YTL Group and Sea Ltd have launched Ryt Bank Malaysia, billed as the world’s first AI-powered bank. The digital lender integrates...
Aug 27, 2025


Asia Bond Issuance Climbs to USD306bn, Highest Since 2021
Asia bond issuance has surged to USD306bn so far in 2025, the largest since 2021 and 47% higher year-on-year, Bloomberg data show....
Aug 26, 2025


Hong Kong MPF Assets Approach HKD1.47tr in August Record
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) system is set to hit a new high in August, with assets nearing HKD1.47tr (USD188bn). The Hong...
Aug 26, 2025


Temasek Considers Three-Unit Overhaul to Boost Efficiency
Temasek restructuring is under review as Singapore’s state investor considers splitting into three investment units to sharpen focus and...
Aug 25, 2025


StashAway Launches Shariah Global Portfolios in Malaysia
StashAway Shariah portfolios have been launched in Malaysia to capture rising demand for Islamic investment products. Built with low-cost...
Aug 22, 2025


AIA Singapore New Business Value Rises 16% in First Half 2025
AIA Singapore new business rose 16% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to USD259m, driven by expansion in agency and partnership...
Aug 22, 2025


AllianzGI Names Aliyahdin Saugi as Indonesia President Director
AllianzGI Indonesia appointment sees Aliyahdin Saugi named as president director, adding to his existing role as head of PT Allianz...
Aug 22, 2025


Goldman Sachs Australia Wealth Expansion Targets Richest Families
Goldman Sachs Australia wealth expansion is accelerating as the Wall Street bank seeks to capture the growing fortunes of self-made...
Aug 21, 2025


JPMorgan Active ETFs Singapore Expansion Adds Eight New Listings
JPMorgan active ETFs Singapore expansion continues with the registration of eight new funds, including seven research-enhanced index...
Aug 21, 2025


Bank of Singapore Family Office Catalyst Launched for Ultra-Wealthy
The Bank of Singapore family office unit has unveiled its Family Office Catalyst, offering ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) with...
Aug 20, 2025


Hong Kong Insurers AI Adoption Accelerates Under AI Cohort Programme
The push for Hong Kong insurers AI adoption is gaining momentum as seven major players—AIA, AXA, HSBC Life, FWD, Prudential, YF Life, and...
Aug 20, 2025


UBS Asia Wealth Hires Strengthen Management in Greater China and Southeast Asia
UBS has reinforced its Asia wealth management division with several UBS Asia wealth hires across Southeast Asia and Greater China. Neil...
Aug 19, 2025


Taiwan Financial Sector Shows Profit Recovery Signs in July
Taiwan’s financial sector posted early signs of recovery in July as currency depreciation, dividend inflows, and capital gains offset...
Aug 18, 2025


Thailand Mutual Fund Assets Hit Record THB6.19tr in July
Thailand’s mutual fund assets surpassed THB6tr for the first time in July, reaching THB6.19tr (USD168bn), up 4.7% from end-2024,...
Aug 18, 2025

