

OCBC to merge securities units into global markets arm
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. (OCBC) will integrate its securities units — including OCBC Securities, OCBC Securities Brokerage (Hong...
May 16, 2025


Australian Bangarra Group family office to build 3,000 homes
Bangarra Group, one of Australia’s wealthiest family offices, has hired Fairway Capital to convert its 1,500‑acre Crown Golf...
May 15, 2025


Hong Kong private‑wealth body grows membership count
Hong Kong’s Private Wealth Management Association has expanded its ranks in 2025, admitting Robeco, Apollo Global Management,...
May 14, 2025


Granite Asia raises over USD250m for debut private credit fund
Granite Asia has secured over USD250m from anchor investors for its debut private credit vehicle, the Libra Hybrid Capital Fund, the firm...
May 12, 2025


Syfe, BlackRock open private credit access to Singapore investors
Singapore-based digital wealth platform Syfe has partnered with global asset manager BlackRock to offer accredited investors access to US...
May 9, 2025


UBS brings investment conference to Singapore
UBS is expanding its flagship Asian Investment Conference (AIC) beyond Hong Kong with a new Wealth Edition event in Singapore, responding...
May 9, 2025


Billionaire warns private equity returns have dried up
The private equity sector is facing a reckoning, with investors seeing little to no returns and exit options narrowing, according to...
May 8, 2025


Vietnam pushes banks to build global brands
Vietnam’s central bank is urging domestic banks to adopt long-term brand strategies to enhance global competitiveness, with a goal of...
May 8, 2025


Hong Kong IPO filings surge amid market momentum
Initial public offering applications at the Hong Kong stock exchange rose 29% in the first four months of 2025 as issuers moved quickly...
May 7, 2025


Malaysia emerges as cautious investment target: Knight Frank
Malaysia is drawing renewed interest from global investors as a diversification play in Southeast Asia, driven by improving fundamentals...
May 7, 2025


Wealthy Chinese homebuyers shift from US to Asia and Canada
High-net-worth Chinese buyers are redirecting their real estate investments away from the United States toward alternative markets such...
May 6, 2025


China’s CIC to exit US PE funds amid tensions
China Investment Corporation (CIC) is seeking to sell about USD1bn worth of US private equity investments in the secondary market,...
May 5, 2025


Taiwan average household wealth nears USD590K
Taiwan’s average net household wealth hit a record NTD18.89m (USD589,999) in 2023, up 6.56% from a year earlier, driven by gains in...
May 5, 2025


Beijing vows better business climate for foreign firms
China will continue to offer a world-class business environment for foreign firms, including German automakers, with market-driven...
May 2, 2025


British asset manager Schroders to expand in Hong Kong
British asset manager Schroders plans to expand in Hong Kong as it targets Asia-Pacific’s growing wealth management and pension sectors,...
May 1, 2025


Vietnam committed to building first International Financial Centre
Vietnam’s National Assembly could review a draft resolution for the development of an International Financial Centre (IFC) as early as...
Apr 30, 2025


Thailand courts Korean investment for financial hub push
Thailand has invited South Korean investors to participate in its newly launched Thailand Financial Hub initiative, aimed at positioning...
Apr 28, 2025


Beijing opens more sectors to foreign investment in 2025 list
China has reduced the number of industries restricted for foreign investment to 106 from 117 under its updated 2025 “negative list”,...
Apr 28, 2025


Hong Kong backs nearly 5,900 new Shenzhen firms in 2024
Hong Kong invested in nearly 5,900 new enterprises in Shenzhen in 2024, underscoring growing economic integration within the...
Apr 25, 2025


Chinese funds withdraw US private equity investments
Several Chinese state-backed funds have withdrawn capital from US private equity (PE) firms as rising geopolitical tensions between China...
Apr 24, 2025

