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
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
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
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Several Chinese state-backed funds have withdrawn capital from US private equity (PE) firms as rising geopolitical tensions between China...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
Japan’s Nomura to acquire Macquarie’s asset management units in US, Europe
Nomura will acquire Macquarie Group’s public asset management operations in the US and Europe for about USD1.8 billion, in a deal set to...
Apr 24
Asian investors lag in digital investing: Survey
Retail investors in Asia are less likely to hold investments on digital platforms than their global peers, despite relying heavily on...
Apr 23
Hong Kong ends MPF offsetting rule
Hong Kong will scrap the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting mechanism on May 1, a move expected to boost workers’ retirement...
Apr 23
Japan’s Fukoku Mutual shifts to superlong government bonds
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance plans to increase its holdings of Japan’s superlong government bonds this fiscal year, taking advantage of...
Apr 23
HK moves toward paperless share trading
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will roll out the uncertificated securities market regime in early 2026, following...
Apr 22
Rich South Koreans favour safe-haven, digital assets
Wealthy South Koreans are increasingly shifting away from real estate in favour of safer and diversified assets, according to the 2025...
Apr 21
Indonesia, Qatar launch USD4bn development fund
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia and the Qatar Investment Authority will jointly manage a USD4bn investment fund to...
Apr 18
Malaysia’s largest asset manager says US, China remain part of portfolio
Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), Malaysia’s largest asset manager, said US and China assets will remain a core part of its portfolio...
Apr 17
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life buys 15% stake in Australia’s Challenger
Dai-ichi Life Holdings will acquire a 15.1% stake in Australian life insurer Challenger Ltd for JPY80bn ($559m) from MS&AD Insurance...
Apr 17
JP Morgan taps investment veteran for Asia institutional clients
JP Morgan Private Bank has appointed Wayne Bowers as managing director and head of institutional investment solutions in Asia, as the...
Apr 15
Singapore deal-making holds amid global market turmoil
Despite global trade uncertainty and rising market volatility, Singapore may remain a hub for deal-making as firms restructure supply...
Apr 15
Citi aims to expand wealth management front office in Asia
Citi is targeting significant growth in its wealth management operations in Asia, with a particular focus on expanding its front office...
Apr 14
Nomura AM enters HK retail market with five fund launches
Nomura Asset Management has launched five UCITS funds in Hong Kong, authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, for...
Apr 14
Family offices slash deals amid trade war fears
Deal activity by single-family offices fell sharply in March as wealthy investors grew cautious amid fears of a trade war. According to...
Apr 10
Raffles warns of rising volatility, urges diversification
Raffles Family Office said volatility is likely to rise amid heightened uncertainty, particularly under a potential Trump administration,...
Apr 10
Foreign investment in Vietnam hits USD11bn in Q1
Vietnam attracted USD10.98bn in foreign investment in Q1 2025, up 35% year-on-year, driven by strong capital inflows into manufacturing...
Apr 9
