

Robinhood targets APAC growth via Singapore
Robinhood Markets Inc plans to expand into Asia next year, using Singapore as its regional base, Chief Executive Vlad Tenev said at an...
Dec 9, 2024


China’s M&A turnover slumps says UBS
China’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) turnover dropped 10% year-to-date to USD297bn, extending a three-year decline, UBS said. However,...
Dec 6, 2024


Singapore investors believe AI investments boost productivity
Singapore-based investors see technology as the leading driver of business change over regulation, geopolitics, or supply chain...
Dec 6, 2024


Daiwa Securities targets wealthy Japanese expats in SE Asia
Japan’s Daiwa Securities Group plans to expand its services to affluent Japanese expatriates in Southeast Asia by establishing an office...
Dec 5, 2024


Weave, KKR launch multi-family housing venture in Japan
KKR and Weave Living have launched ‘Weave Living Japan Residential Venture I’, a strategic partnership targeting over 3,000 residential...
Dec 2, 2024


Singapore is APAC’s top destination for investment, lifestyle
Knight Frank's Quality Life-ing: Mapping Prime Residential Hotspots report identifies the Asia-Pacific region as a premier destination...
Dec 2, 2024


Affinity Equity Partners completes USD1.65bn SE Asia deals
Affinity Equity Partners, a Hong Kong-based buyout firm, has completed two acquisitions in Southeast Asia worth a combined USD1.65bn,...
Nov 28, 2024


Asset managers urged to clarify sustainability goals, says AAMG report
Asset management firms should clearly define their sustainability objectives and reinforce governance structures to meet escalating...
Nov 28, 2024


Hong Kong wealth managers bullish despite global challenges
Hong Kong's private wealth management sector remains optimistic about its five-year outlook, driven by opportunities from mainland...
Nov 25, 2024


Barclays to establish private banking booking centre in Singapore
UK-based Barclays announced plans to set up a private banking booking centre in Singapore, aiming to make it operational by 2026. The...
Nov 25, 2024


Indonesia bourse proposes minimum IPO proceeds to boost liquidity
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) plans to introduce a minimum proceeds requirement for initial public offerings (IPOs) as part of...
Nov 25, 2024


Blackstone launches wealth manager certification with PWMA in HK
Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has partnered with the Private Wealth Management Association (PWMA) to...
Nov 22, 2024


Asset management firm Apollo opens Seoul office, names Korea head
US-based asset management firm Apollo announced the opening of its Seoul office as part of its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. The...
Nov 22, 2024


Hana Financial to enhance wealth services for Hong Kong seniors
Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo has pledged to enhance wealth management services tailored to senior generations in Hong...
Nov 19, 2024


Jared Kushner eyes investment in Indonesia
Jared Kushner, businessman and son-in-law of US president-elect Donald Trump, has expressed interest in investing in Indonesia, according...
Nov 19, 2024


Asian IPO activity shows signs of recovery
After a lean period, Asia's initial public offerings are reviving. Chinese firms are considering Hong Kong listings as the Hang Seng...
Nov 13, 2024


ARA Asset Management in talks to acquire Seoul's IFC from Brookfield
Singapore's ARA Asset Management is reportedly in discussions with Brookfield Asset Management to acquire the International Finance...
Nov 12, 2024


HSBC launches margin financing for wealthy clients in China
HSBC Qianhai Securities has introduced margin financing services for high and ultra-high net worth individuals in mainland China,...
Nov 11, 2024


ANEXT Bank, Schroders to offer investment funds for MSMEs
Singapore-based digital wholesale bank ANEXT has partnered with asset manager Schroders to provide investment funds tailored for micro,...
Nov 6, 2024


Japan's Nikko Asset Management enters Asia's growing private debt market
Japanese firm Nikko Asset Management is venturing into Asia's private debt sector through a partnership with France's Tikehau Capital, a...
Nov 5, 2024







