

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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


China-backed AIIB plans offices in HK, Singapore
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is in talks to open offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, marking its most significant...
May 30, 2025


Countries in ASEAN+ to ramp up AI investment this year: Lenovo
ASEAN+ companies are set to boost AI spending by 2.7 times this year, outpacing global trends, as firms prioritise productivity, Lenovo...
May 30, 2025


StanChart eyes ASEAN-Gulf growth in Islamic finance
Islamic finance is emerging as a key investment frontier, with total assets projected to exceed USD7.5tr by 2028, driven by growing...
May 28, 2025


Hong Kong ramps up tax scrutiny on PE, VC funds
Hong Kong tax authorities have intensified scrutiny of private equity and venture capital funds amid efforts to plug widening deficits,...
May 26, 2025


Multifamily property remains core for cross-border investing
Despite growing caution toward cross-border property deals, international investors are ramping up their US real estate exposure,...
May 23, 2025


Hong Kong’s rich under pressure to sell homes amid debt squeeze
Hong Kong’s wealthy families are unloading luxury homes as property values slump and debt pressures mount. A sea-view villa once owned by...
May 23, 2025


74% of Singapore HNW clients want AI in wealth advice says EY
High-net-worth clients in Singapore are leading global expectations for AI integration in wealth management, with 74% expecting their...
May 22, 2025


Corporate financing in South Korea climbs on debt surge
Corporate direct financing in South Korea surged sharply in April as companies ramped up debt sales amid mounting uncertainties from US...
May 22, 2025


HSBC conference spotlights Taiwan’s investment appeal
HSBC Taiwan hosted the 2025 HSBC Taiwan Conference in Taipei on May 19–20, gathering nearly 60 listed companies and over 400...
May 20, 2025


Cross-border fund access expands with HK-Ireland pact
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Central Bank of Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to...
May 19, 2025

