Malaysia launches climate finance lab to spur green innovation
Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia have launched the Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) to accelerate the...
3 days ago
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...
5 days ago
HKMA targets regulated stablecoin framework in coming years
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) aims to establish a reliable, regulated stablecoin environment within a few years, following the...
5 days ago
Thai insurance sector seen to continue growth in H2
Muang Thai Life Assurance expects Thailand’s insurance sector to grow steadily in H2 2025 despite global uncertainties and the adoption...
5 days ago
IFC, QBE Asia team up to tackle property insurance gap
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and QBE Asia have launched a strategic partnership to expand the Building Resilience Index...
Jun 13
Nintendo family office backs indie studio K2 Pictures
The Yamauchi No. 10 Family Office, which manages assets for Nintendo’s founding family, has acquired an 11% stake in independent film...
Jun 12
Singaporeans embrace AI in personal finance
A growing number of Singaporeans are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to manage personal finances, with 81% now using tools like...
Jun 12
Trump, Xi agree to renew trade talks
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to resume trade negotiations following a 90-minute call that...
Jun 11
HK-Mainland fast payment link to begin mid-year with quotas
Cross-border fast payment services between Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to launch by mid-2025, the Hong Kong Monetary...
Jun 11
Japan’s Nomura to close China branch
Japan’s Nomura plans to close its Zhejiang branch in mainland China by the end of 2025, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. The...
Jun 11
Philippine SEC expands AI use to boost investor protection
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations to enhance...
Jun 10
Singapore robo advisor Syfe raises USD80m in Series C funding
Singapore-based robo-advisor and investment platform Syfe has closed its Series C funding round at USD80m to support regional expansion...
Jun 9
Ironbark acquires Sydney-based boutique family office Mercury Private
Ironbark Investment Partners has acquired Mercury Private, a Sydney-based boutique family office business managing USD1.3bn in assets, to...
Jun 4
PwC to cut 50 partners amid Hong Kong retrenchment
PwC is reportedly cutting ties with around 50 partners in Hong Kong amid pay reductions of up to 30% across departments, according to...
Jun 4
Grab to enter Singapore's motor insurance market
GrabInsure, the insurance arm of Grab, is preparing to enter Singapore’s motor insurance market following its receipt of a general...
Jun 4
Citi to host 20th China conference in Shanghai and Shenzhen
Citi will host its 20th Annual China Conference in Shenzhen on Nov. 11–12 and in Shanghai on Nov. 13–14, with CEO Jane Fraser opening the...
May 27
Shanghai exchange may open domestic nickel futures to foreign investors
The Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) is weighing a move to open its domestic nickel futures contract to foreign investors via China’s...
May 21
Fitch flags Taiwan Life insurers on negative watch
Fitch Ratings placed Taiwan’s major life insurers on negative credit watch, citing risks from the sharp appreciation of the New Taiwan...
May 20
Taiwan insurers suffer their worst loss in 18 months
Taiwan’s largest insurers posted combined losses of nearly TWD19bn (USD624m) in April, the worst monthly shortfall in 18 months, amid...
May 19
GIC takes minority stake in asset servicer Citco
Citco, a global asset servicer, has entered a strategic partnership with GIC, with the Singapore sovereign wealth fund taking a minority...
May 19
