

Fidelity Survey shows APAC investors eyeing riskier assets
Investors across six Asia-Pacific markets—Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore—are planning to reduce their cash...
Jul 10, 2024


Kyobo Life enters asset trusts business with new licence
Kyobo Life Insurance has secured a licence to enter the asset trusts business, expanding its offerings as part of its evolution into a...
Jul 9, 2024


Japan pension fund hits record high with USD283bn profit
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) reported a record profit of JPY45.42tr (USD283bn) for the fiscal year ending March...
Jul 9, 2024


Investors sue Mitsubishi UFJ over worthless Credit Suisse bonds
Investors in Japan have filed a new lawsuit against Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s brokerage unit over losses from Credit Suisse’s...
Jul 3, 2024


HSBC targets top spot in Asian wealth management
Annabel Spring, head of HSBC Holdings’ private banking, is spearheading a new recruitment initiative aimed at reclaiming the title of...
Jul 2, 2024


KPMG-HKIFA report highlights Hong Kong’s asset management future
The Chinese mainland market remains crucial for Hong Kong’s asset managers, with demographic changes and an evolving investment landscape...
Jun 27, 2024


Mirae Asset unveils monthly income ETF for retirement
Mirae Asset Global Investments, Korea’s leading asset management firm, will launch the Tiger US Nasdaq-100+ 15% Premium Daily Option ETF...
Jun 26, 2024


54% of Japanese managers plan crypto investments
Crypto demand is rising in Japan, with 54% of investment managers planning to invest in digital assets over the next three years,...
Jun 24, 2024


Hong Kong sees surge in Chinese investment
Hong Kong investment products like insurance and high-yield time deposits are in high demand among wealthy Chinese seeking to protect...
Jun 19, 2024


Taiwan life insurers raise USD2.4bn in risky bonds
Life insurers in Taiwan are issuing a record amount of subordinated bonds to improve their finances before a new 2026 accounting system...
Jun 17, 2024


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, Apollo launch private assets fund
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings has launched a private assets investment fund with US-based Apollo Global Management amid rising demand in...
Jun 14, 2024


DBS aims for SGD500bn wealth assets by 2026
DBS Group plans to increase its wealth business assets to SGD500bn (USD369.7bn) by the end of 2026, said Shee Tse Koon, head of the unit....
Jun 13, 2024


HSBC completes acquisition of Citi’s wealth management in China
HSBC has finalised the acquisition of Citi’s retail wealth management portfolio in mainland China, expanding its presence across 11 major...
Jun 11, 2024


Hong Kong seeks to expand wealth links with mainland China
Hong Kong’s central bank chief and top executives from UBS Group AG and HSBC Holdings Plc have advocated for expanding the Wealth...
Jun 7, 2024


Taiwan billionaires’ wealth jumps 12.23% led by AI industry
In Taiwan, the top 50 billionaires saw their combined wealth increase by 12.23% to USD174bn, fueled by a surge in AI applications. Barry...
Jun 4, 2024


ADB doubles climate financing to USD1bn in 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced it has increased its climate financing for private sector operations to USD1bn in 2023, with...
Jun 3, 2024


Thailand to issue first government SLBs in Asia, aiming for USD1.1bn
Thailand plans to issue up to USD1.1bn in baht-denominated sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) in Q4, marking Asia’s first government-led...
May 30, 2024


Chinese savers flock to asset managers amid low bank yields
In China, non-bank financial institutions like asset managers are benefiting from a surge in liquidity, as savers move away from...
May 30, 2024


EQT closes MMG fund at USD1.6bn, targets Asia’s mid-market growth
EQT, the Swedish global investment firm, has successfully closed its BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (MMG Fund) at USD1.6bn. This...
May 28, 2024


Vietnam shifts to attracting new generation investment
Vietnam is shifting its economic growth model to create high-added value, focusing on attracting new-generation investment and technology...
May 22, 2024

