

South Korean family businesses see generational shift in ownership
A recent analysis by corporate tracker CEO Score revealed that the second generation of owners in 81 “middle market enterprises” in South...
Jul 25, 2024


HSBC, SBF launch guide to fuel ASEAN business expansion
HSBC and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to support local businesses in...
Jul 25, 2024


CashOn launches HK’s first digital currency lending platform
CashOn, a fintech company specialising in Web3 applications, has launched Hong Kong’s first digital currency lending matching platform,...
Jul 25, 2024


Philippine central bank and treasury launch intraday settlement facility
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) have introduced a fully automated intraday settlement facility...
Jul 24, 2024


Indonesia unveils long-term visa scheme for investors
Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme to attract foreign investors, President Joko Widodo announced. A 10-year visa requires...
Jul 22, 2024


New initiatives boost opportunities for accountants in Hong Kong
Government programmes like the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) are opening opportunities for accountants to mitigate the...
Jul 18, 2024


Shinhan Bank CEO urges stronger controls for global growth
Shinhan Bank CEO Jung Sang-hyuk emphasised the importance of customer trust and rigorous internal controls for global expansion during...
Jul 17, 2024


Vietnam allows banks to continue selling investment-linked insurance
Commercial banks in Vietnam will continue to sell investment-linked insurance products through the bancassurance channel, following a...
Jul 17, 2024


Malaysia’s recent digital banks struggle with technical setbacks
The last two digital banks in Malaysia developed by consortia led by Sea Ltd with YTL Digital Capital, and KAF Investment Bank with...
Jul 16, 2024


HSBC overhauls investment bank to mirror Citigroup structure
HSBC Holdings Plc is restructuring its investment bank to align more closely with competitors like Citigroup Inc. The revamp involves...
Jul 11, 2024


Hong Kong’s SFC to launch investment platform
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will launch a new online application and submission system, e-IP, for investment products on...
Jul 9, 2024


ACMCP unveils China tech excellence centre at inaugural summit
The Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals (ACMCP) launched the China Tech Excellence Centre and Enterprise Alliance...
Jul 5, 2024


Japan introduces innovative 3D banknotes to combat counterfeiting
Japan launched its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring innovative three-dimensional portraits to combat...
Jul 4, 2024


EY’s major investment to shape future of accounting in SG
EY Singapore announced a SGD100m (USD74m) investment over five years to enhance its talent development initiatives and increase the...
Jul 2, 2024


Hong Kong and PBOC to enhance cross-border remittances
Hong Kong’s monetary authority is set to collaborate with the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to enhance cross-border remittance services,...
Jul 2, 2024


Natixis CIB forms strategic alliance with Woori Bank in Seoul
Paris-based Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has formed a strategic alliance with Korea’s Woori Bank following the...
Jun 28, 2024


HKIFA’s 17th conference focuses on empowerment, change
The HKIFA 17th Annual Conference took place on June 24, featuring the theme “Em–,” which signifies the industry’s new chapter with ideas...
Jun 25, 2024


UBS sells partial stake in China venture to BSAM
UBS is selling a partial stake in one of its securities joint ventures to Beijing State-owned Asset Management (BSAM) as it consolidates...
Jun 25, 2024


Singapore-Cambodia financial network launched
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced the Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC)...
Jun 20, 2024


Trafigura tops inaugural Southeast Asia Fortune 500 list
Commodity trader Trafigura topped the inaugural Southeast Asian edition of the Fortune 500 list with USD244bn in sales, despite a recent...
Jun 19, 2024







