

Family Offices Increase Private Credit Allocations as PE Yields Slow
Global family offices are ramping up allocations to private credit in response to declining private equity (PE) yields, industry leaders...
Jul 16, 2025


Singapore and China Deepen Green Finance Collaboration
Singapore and China have reinforced their partnership in green and transition finance following the third meeting of the Singapore-China...
Jul 16, 2025


Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Climbs to USD776m in H1 2025
Southeast Asia’s fintech sector raised USD776m in the first half of 2025, up 31% from H2 2024 but still down 22% year-on-year, according...
Jul 10, 2025


OCBC to Lend SGD5bn to Founders Across Southeast Asia
OCBC Bank has set a SGD5bn lending target through 2028 to support serial entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, extending its founder-centric...
Jul 10, 2025


South Korea’s IGIS Highlights ESG Gains with 2024 Sustainability Report
IGIS Asset Management, South Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, has published its second annual sustainability report, outlining...
Jul 10, 2025


Hong Kong MPF Sees Strongest First-Half Gains in Nearly a Decade
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) recorded its strongest first-half performance since 2016, with the composite index rising 8.9%...
Jul 9, 2025


Singapore’s Primrose Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi’s Booming Asset Market
Singapore-based Primrose Capital Management has secured in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority,...
Jul 8, 2025


BlackRock: APAC Investors Cut US Exposure, Shift to China and HK ETFs
Asia-Pacific investors are scaling back US asset exposure amid market volatility linked to US trade policies and fiscal challenges,...
Jul 7, 2025


Asian CFOs Most Pessimistic About Global Economy – Teneo Survey
More than 80% of CFOs in Asia expect global economic conditions to worsen in the coming months, the highest level of pessimism among all...
Jul 7, 2025


Hong Kong Leads Global IPO Market in H1 2025, Says PwC
Hong Kong led the global IPO market in the first half of 2025, hosting 44 listings that raised HKD107.1bn (USD13.7bn), according to PwC....
Jul 7, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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 to explore the future of fund management. Held on 23 June 2025, the conference addressed cross-border investment, technology’s impact on financial services, and opportunities in the Middle East. Discussions also focused on Mainland China initiatives and evolving distribution models. As a leading event in Hong Kong’s financial calendar, the co
Jun 26, 2025


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, 2025


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, citing low overseas participation and shifting global portfolio strategies. Speaking at the 2025 Lujiazui Forum, Chan noted that investor interest in renminbi-denominated assets is rising as confidence in US dollar assets faces headwinds. She highlighted efforts by mainland Chinese exchanges to attract more international capital this year, inclu
Jun 23, 2025

