

Hong Kong IPO market may enter global top 3 – Deloitte
Hong Kong may host a mega IPO as early as this quarter and could rank among the top three global IPO markets by fundraising in 2025,...
Apr 4, 2025


Man Group, Endowus launch credit tie-up for Asia wealth clients
Singapore-based Endowus has partnered with global asset manager Man Group to offer credit investment strategies to clients in Singapore...
Apr 4, 2025


Three investment firms set up offices in HK
Three investment firms, including one from the United States, are establishing offices in Hong Kong as the city sees renewed financial...
Apr 2, 2025


Taiwan approves Taishin Financial - Shing Kong Financial merger
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has approved the merger of Taishin Financial Holding Co and Shin Kong Financial Holding Co,...
Apr 1, 2025


HSBC to boost wealth investments in Hong Kong
HSBC plans to significantly expand its wealth management and technology investments in Hong Kong, leveraging the city as a base to...
Apr 1, 2025


HKMA plans Wealth Connect 3.0 expansion
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is preparing to launch ‘Wealth Connect 3.0’, an upgraded version of its cross-border...
Mar 31, 2025


Global investment firms setting up offices in Hong Kong
France’s Ardian SAS and US-based Arga Investment Management LP are setting up offices in Hong Kong, signalling renewed interest in the...
Mar 28, 2025


Philippine banks see millions lost to cyberattacks in 2024
Financial institutions supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported cyberattack-related losses amounting to PHP5.82bn...
Mar 28, 2025


PE deals in Asia rebound in 2024
Private equity (PE) deal activity in Asia-Pacific rose 11% to USD176bn in 2024, driven by a surge in buyout transactions, global...
Mar 27, 2025


Indonesia's USD900bn fund unveils high-profile advisory team
Indonesia’s new sovereign fund Danantara unveiled a high-profile advisory team including Ray Dalio, Jeffrey Sachs, and former Thai...
Mar 26, 2025


Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to shut HK office, shift focus to Singapore
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will shut its Hong Kong office as it reduces exposure to China, sources said. The Canadian fund, managing...
Mar 24, 2025


Hong Kong to host third wealth summit
Hong Kong will host its third wealth summit on March 26, focusing on artificial intelligence, cultural innovation, and wealth management,...
Mar 19, 2025


Foreign investors snap up Chinese debt as yields rise
Foreign investors are increasing purchases of Chinese interbank debt as rising mainland yields and favourable currency conversion rates...
Mar 19, 2025


Private equity firms bet big on South Korea
Apollo Global Management and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) have opened offices in Seoul, joining global private equity firms expanding...
Mar 19, 2025


Nomura expands wealth team in Singapore, Dubai
Nomura Holdings is expanding its wealth management team in Singapore and Dubai after the unit turned profitable 18 months ahead of...
Mar 18, 2025


Hong Kong launches GreenTech Hub to boost green finance
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has launched the GreenTech Hub at InnoCentre, Kowloon Tong, to position Hong...
Mar 17, 2025


Hong Kong IPO market poised for 80% surge
Hong Kong’s stock market fundraising could rise by up to 80% this year, with IPO proceeds expected to reach between USD17bn and USD20bn,...
Mar 14, 2025


UAE family office backs BYD’s USD5.6bn share sale
UAE’s Al-Futtaim Family Office participated as a strategic investor in BYD Co.’s HKD43.5bn (USD5.6bn) share sale, Hong Kong’s largest in...
Mar 12, 2025


StanChart unveils private investment platform for UHNW clients
Standard Chartered’s global private banking unit has launched the Private Markets Co-Investment Club (CIC), an investment platform...
Mar 12, 2025


China expands pilot programme for equity investments
China will expand a pilot programme allowing financial asset investment companies to invest in equities, the National Financial...
Mar 10, 2025

